Franklin ZIP Code List — Norfolk County, MA

There is one unique ZIP code in Franklin, Massachusetts and it is 02038. Area code: 508/774.
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ZIP codes
26.64
sq mi land
0.39
sq mi water
508/774
area code
Franklin, MA ZIP code map

About Franklin, MA

Franklin, MA is a vibrant town located in Norfolk County in the eastern part of Massachusetts, served by a single ZIP code, 02038. Situated roughly midway between Boston and Providence, Rhode Island, Franklin offers residents a blend of suburban convenience and small-town charm. The town is well-regarded for its excellent public schools, active community life, and strong civic identity that traces back centuries.

Location & geography

Franklin is located in Norfolk County in southeastern Massachusetts, positioned approximately 30 miles southwest of Boston and about 25 miles north of Providence, Rhode Island. Neighboring communities include Milford to the west, Wrentham to the south, Medway to the north, and Bellingham to the southwest, making Franklin a central hub within the Metrowest and Blackstone Valley regions. The town covers 26.64 square miles of land and 0.39 square miles of water, with gentle rolling terrain, woodlands, and portions of the Beaver Brook and Mine Brook watersheds threading through the landscape.

Community & economy

Franklin has the character of a thriving New England town with a strong sense of community, supported by active neighborhood associations, seasonal festivals, and a bustling downtown Main Street corridor. The local economy draws on a mix of healthcare, education, retail, and light manufacturing, with a number of corporate offices and small businesses operating throughout town. Daily life in Franklin revolves around its highly rated public school system, the Dean College campus, local dining and shopping districts, and well-maintained parks and recreational trails.

Transportation

Franklin is well connected by major roadways, including Interstate 495 and Route 140, which serve as primary corridors for commuters traveling north toward Boston or south toward Providence. The town is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail on the Franklin Line, with stops at Franklin/Dean College and Forge Park/495 stations, providing direct rail service into Boston's South Station. The nearest major airports are T.F. Green International Airport in Warwick, Rhode Island, approximately 25 miles to the south, and Boston Logan International Airport, roughly 35 miles to the northeast.

History

Franklin was officially incorporated as a town in 1778 and holds the distinction of being the first municipality in the United States named in honor of Founding Father Benjamin Franklin. In appreciation of the honor, Benjamin Franklin himself donated 116 books to the town, which became the foundation of what is recognized as one of the earliest public libraries in the country. Through the 19th century, Franklin developed a notable hat-making and straw goods industry, contributing to the region's early manufacturing economy.

Did you know?

Franklin is home to Dean College, a private institution that has been a cornerstone of higher education and performing arts in the region since 1865. Perhaps surprisingly, the town's Benjamin Franklin Public Library traces its origins to a personal book donation from Franklin himself, making it one of America's oldest library traditions born from a single act of civic generosity.

ZIP codes for Franklin, MA (1)
ZIP code City County Map
02038 Franklin Norfolk View map

Demographics & statistics

32,777
Population
42.0
Median age
$138,062
Median household income
$61,841
Per capita income
$516,500
Median home value
$1,792
Median monthly rent
79.2%
Home ownership
4.6%
Poverty rate
5.4%
Unemployment
10,053
Housing units
55.6%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
577
Under 5
632
685
5–9
749
1,098
10–14
1,202
1,597
15–19
1,748
1,045
20–24
1,143
1,675
25–34
1,833
1,804
35–44
1,974
2,788
45–54
3,051
1,363
55–59
1,492
904
60–64
990
1,318
65–74
1,443
531
75–84
581
265
85+
289
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 186,67220.4%
18 and over26,10579.6%
65 and over4,42713.5%
Median age42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86%
Asian 5.5%
Two or more races 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
Black or African American 1.5%
Other race 0.3%
GroupCount%
White28,92186%
Asian1,8555.5%
Two or more races1,4094.2%
Hispanic or Latino8582.6%
Black or African American4891.5%
Other race930.3%

Household income

Under $10k 2.1%
$10k–$15k 2.0%
$15k–$25k 3.5%
$25k–$35k 3.6%
$35k–$50k 3.8%
$50k–$75k 10.4%
$75k–$100k 10.0%
$100k–$150k 19.0%
$150k–$200k 15.1%
$200k+ 30.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k2.1%
$10k–$15k2.0%
$15k–$25k3.5%
$25k–$35k3.6%
$35k–$50k3.8%
$50k–$75k10.4%
$75k–$100k10.0%
$100k–$150k19.0%
$150k–$200k15.1%
$200k+30.4%
Median income$138,062

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%
$50k–$100k 0.6%
$100k–$150k 0.6%
$150k–$200k 0.9%
$200k–$300k 4.5%
$300k–$500k 38.9%
$500k–$1M 51.1%
$1M+ 1.5%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$516,500
Median rent / month$1,792
Owner occupied79.2%
Renter occupied20.8%
Vacant3.6%
Single-family detached63.8%
Large apartment buildings10.3%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms6.6
Avg household size (owned)2.82

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.3%
2010–20198.8%
2000–20099.2%
1990–199922.1%
1980–198918.4%
1970–19797.6%
1960–196911.7%
1950–19596.9%
1940–19492.3%
1939 or earlier12.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)1.5%
1 bedroom11.3%
2 bedrooms23.6%
3 bedrooms32.6%
4 bedrooms26.5%
5+ bedrooms4.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.4%
1 vehicle26.3%
2 vehicles47.2%
3 or more23.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas63.3%
Electricity12.6%
Propane / LP gas3.1%
Fuel oil19.5%
Wood0.4%
No fuel used0.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family7,32060.3%
Cohabiting couple8677.1%
Male householder, no spouse1,39411.5%
Female householder, no spouse2,55021.0%
Households with children under 184,29535.4%
Households with seniors (65+)3,04225.1%
Average household size2.61

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married35.5%29.5%
Married57.8%52.3%
Separated0.4%1.8%
Widowed1.0%7.4%
Divorced5.3%9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%
Some HS, no diploma 1.1%
HS graduate 18.2%
Some college, no degree 14.8%
Associate's degree 8.6%
Bachelor's degree 30.9%
Graduate / professional 24.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher97.2%
Bachelor's or higher55.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool4905.5%
Kindergarten3103.5%
Elementary school2,90232.7%
High school2,47527.9%
College / grad school2,68630.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%
Professional & management 12.1%
Retail trade 11.9%
Manufacturing 9.7%
Finance & real estate 9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%
Construction 6.1%
Wholesale trade 4.3%
Public administration 4.2%
Transportation & utilities 3.7%
Other services 3.7%
Information 2.5%
Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts55.4%
Service12.0%
Sales & office21.0%
Natural resources & construction5.9%
Production & transportation5.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector83.0%
Government13.5%
Self-employed3.6%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone70.8%
Carpool4.1%
Public transit2.7%
Walk1.7%
Other means1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)34.4

Poverty

All people 4.6%
Under 18 years 3.7%
18 and over 4.9%
Married-couple families 0.4%
Female-led households 18.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security24.4%
Retirement income22.8%
Supplemental Security2.1%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP5.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure23.4%
High cholesterol29.1%
Heart disease4.1%
Stroke1.9%
Asthma9.9%
Arthritis20.5%
Kidney disease2.0%
Pulmonary disease4.0%
Cancer6.1%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking18.7%
No physical activity14.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.0%
Fair or poor health7.7%
Poor mental health12.2%
Poor physical health6.8%
No health insurance4.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.0%
Visited dentist77.5%
Cholesterol screening91.9%
Teeth loss8.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans8073.1%
Disability%
Any disability10.9%
Under 187.7%
18–64 years8.2%
65 and over29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance88.4%
Public insurance23.7%
Uninsured under 190.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only31,56896.3%
Spanish9653.1%
Other Indo-European1580.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander2160.7%
Other languages4721.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)29,89491.2%
Born in same state29,69390.6%
Born in different state21,28264.9%
Foreign born2010.6%
Naturalized citizen2,8838.8%
Not a US citizen1,88565.4%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Italian8,44425.8%
French4,34013.2%
German1,8665.7%
Arab1,3434.1%
English4161.3%
AncestryCount%
Dutch2160.7%
Irish1910.6%
Polish1770.5%
Norwegian1700.5%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.0%
Internet access98.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions
What is the ZIP code for Franklin, MA?
Franklin, MA has one ZIP code: 02038.
What is the main ZIP code for Franklin, MA?
The primary ZIP code for Franklin, MA is 02038. The city uses area code 508 or 774 for phone service.
What county is Franklin, MA in?
Franklin is located in Norfolk County, Massachusetts.
How many ZIP codes are in Franklin, MA?
Franklin, MA has 1 ZIP code.
What ZIP code should I use when mailing something to Franklin's downtown area near the Town Common?
Franklin's downtown area, including the historic Town Common and surrounding business district, uses ZIP code 02038.
What is the ZIP code for addresses in Franklin's residential neighborhoods near the Union Street area?
Residences in Franklin's Union Street neighborhood and surrounding residential areas are served by ZIP code 02038, which covers the entire town.
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