City

Franklin, MA

1 ZIP code  ·  Norfolk County  ·  Massachusetts

👥33,067Population
💰$142,788Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$567,100Median Home Value▲ 103% above avg
🎓65.5%College Grads▲ 69% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 2%Asian: 6.1%Other: 2.7%Race
White83.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black2.0%
Asian6.1%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads65.5% ▲ 69% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma86 (0.4%)
HS Graduate3,792 (18%)
Some College1,210 (5.8%)
Associates2,163 (10.3%)
Bachelors2,193 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree11,567 (55.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 18%Some College: 5.8%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 55.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad18.0%
Some College5.8%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate55.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.4%Renter: 21.7%Tenure
Owner78.4%
Renter21.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
31%
Over $500k
61%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,788 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$567,100 ▲ 103% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,856/mo
Total Housing Units12,889
Vacant Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
33%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Franklin, MA

Franklin is a city in Massachusetts, located in Norfolk County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 33,067 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Franklin is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,788 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $567,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,856 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is highly educated. 65.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (83.76%).

Franklin, MA offers residents above-average earning potential within Massachusetts.

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
02038 33,067 $142,788 $567,100 $1,856 5.1% 65.5% 78.4%