City

Franklin, NH

1 ZIP code  ·  Merrimack County  ·  New Hampshire

👥8,843Population
💰$69,921Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$244,800Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 55.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.5%Race
White94.3%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 38% below avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma32 (0.5%)
HS Graduate1,988 (33%)
Some College1,176 (19.5%)
Associates910 (15.1%)
Bachelors657 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree1,259 (20.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 33%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad33.0%
Some College19.5%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.6%Renter: 37.4%Tenure
Owner62.6%
Renter37.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
52%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,921 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$244,800 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,088/mo
Total Housing Units4,021
Vacant Units398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
60%
About Franklin, NH

Franklin is a city in New Hampshire, located in Merrimack County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,843 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,921 is near the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $244,800, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,088 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.26%).

Franklin, NH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within New Hampshire.

ZIP Codes in Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
03235 8,843 $69,921 $244,800 $1,088 4.5% 31.8% 62.6%