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Franklin, WI
City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. ZIP codes: 53132.
Population
35,886
Land area
34.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
1
Franklin and its ZIP codes
Franklin at a glance
- Franklin is about 9.5 times as dense as Wisconsin as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 808 cities and towns in Wisconsin.
- The median household income is $106,894, 38% above the Wisconsin median of $77,485.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $364,200 (37% above Wisconsin) and median rent is $1,458 a month.
Local data for Franklin, WI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Franklin, WI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$106,894
Poverty rate
6.7%
Median home value
$364,200
Median rent
$1,458/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
44.3%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
23.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (13,177), Polish Americans (6,312), Irish Americans (3,902).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Milwaukee County. PPP loans are for Franklin.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,113
467,199 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,166
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.36B
FY 2026, $5,705 per person
PPP loans
$56.75M
782 loans, 7,399 jobs reported
How people get to work
Franklin, WI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Franklin, WI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
964
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,063
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Franklin, WI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Franklin
1 in or overlapping Franklin. Population shown
Cities near Franklin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreendaleVillage | 3.6 mi | 5.6 |
| Hales CornersVillage | 4.1 mi | 3.2 |
| GreenfieldCity | 5.2 mi | 11.5 |
| Oak CreekCity | 5.7 mi | 28.4 |
| RaymondVillage | 6 mi | 35.7 |
| MuskegoCity | 6 mi | 31.6 |
| South MilwaukeeCity | 7.8 mi | 4.8 |
| West AllisCity | 8.4 mi | 11.4 |
| New BerlinCity | 8.4 mi | 36.4 |
| Wind LakeCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 6.9 |
| CudahyCity | 8.6 mi | 4.8 |
| West MilwaukeeVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.1 |
| CaledoniaVillage | 9.3 mi | 45.2 |
| St. FrancisCity | 9.4 mi | 2.6 |
| Big BendVillage | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| WaukeshaVillage | 12 mi | 20.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Franklin, WI in?
- Franklin is in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
- What ZIP codes are in Franklin, WI?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Franklin include 53132.
- What is the population of Franklin, WI?
- About 35,886 people live in Franklin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Franklin?
- Nearby places include Greendale (3.6 mi), Hales Corners (4.1 mi), Greenfield (5.2 mi), Oak Creek (5.7 mi), Raymond (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023