Franklin, Wisconsin
Franklin: Third-class city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin
About
Franklin is a city located in the county of Milwaukee in the U.S. state of Wisconsin.
Franklin is a city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States. It is a suburb of Milwaukee with a population of 35,451 as of the 2010 census.
It's population is expected to increase to 36,013 by 2020. The elevation is 241 m. The area code is Area code 414 and its local time zone is UTC-6 (UTC -5 during Daylight Saving Time).
The university here is Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology.
The city's slogan is "A Great Place to Live, Work, and Play!". This motto was adopted in 2003 by the city council and is used on promotional materials such as license plates and signs around town.
Quick Facts about Franklin
| Population : | 36,222 |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Wisconsin (United States) |
| County : | Milwaukee County |
| Postal code : | 53132 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 414 |
| Area : | 89.82 km2 |
| Altitude : | 791 feet / 241 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1841 (183 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 10:26:34 (28th April 2024) |
Geography
Franklin is located at 42°53'19"N 88°2'18"W (42.8886300, -88.0384200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Franklin
People born in Franklin (2)
People born in Franklin, including politician Thomas F. Konop, racing driver Sam Mayer, .
List
Schools in Franklin
College & universities near Franklin, WI
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239637 | Sacred Heart Seminary and School of Theology | Franklin (WI) | 53132 |
Stations (15)
Amtrak & bus stations near Franklin, WI
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MKA | Milwaukee Airport Railroad Station | 5601 South 6th Street | RAIL |
| MKE | Milwaukee Intermodal Station | 433 West St. Paul Ave. | RAIL |
| SVT | Sturtevant station | 9900 East Exploration Court | RAIL |
| JVL | Janesville, Wisconsin | 3120 North Pontiac Drive | BUS |
| BVD | Beaver Dam, WI | 817 Park Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Franklin
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Franklin Post Office | Franklin (WI) | 53132 |
Other cities in Milwaukee County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Milwaukee County , WI. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 589,067 | The thirtieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Milwaukee metropolitan area. |
| West Allis | 59,748 | The most populous city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Wauwatosa | 48,084 | A city in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin. |
| Oak Creek | 36,469 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| South Milwaukee | 20,673 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Cudahy | 18,077 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greendale | 14,127 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Whitefish Bay | 14,110 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin, United States |
| Shorewood | 13,117 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Brown Deer | 12,191 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Saint Francis | 9,725 | City in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Hales Corners | 7,553 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Fox Point | 6,628 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| West Milwaukee | 4,090 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| River Hills | 1,575 | Village in Milwaukee County, Wisconsin |
| Greenfield | 1,000 | City in Massachusetts, United States; county seat of Franklin County |
Distance to Other Cities
Franklin distances to largest Wisconsin cities
