Franklinville, New Jersey facts for kids
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Franklinville, New Jersey
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 Franklinville, New Jersey
Location in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Franklinville, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Franklinville, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  New Jersey |
| County | Gloucester |
| Township | Franklin |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.52 sq mi (9.11 km2) |
| • Land | 3.44 sq mi (8.92 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,927 |
| • Density | 559.52/sq mi (216.04/km2) |
| ZIP Code |
08322
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| FIPS code | 34-25050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0876497 |
Franklinville is a small community in Gloucester County, New Jersey. It is part of Franklin Township. This area is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a place with a shared identity, but it doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town. It's also a "census-designated place" (CDP). This is a special area the government defines for counting people during a census.
Franklinville is located within the Philadelphia Metropolitan Area. This means it's close enough to Philadelphia to be considered part of its larger region. The community uses the United States Postal Service ZIP Code 08322. In 2020, about 1,927 people lived in Franklinville.
The center of Franklinville mixes old buildings with new shops and services. You can find local businesses here. It's also home to the Franklinville Volunteer Fire Company. The Franklin Township Community Center is located here too. Other notable spots include The Franklinville Inn and Franklinville Lake. There is also a historic train station. Franklinville was once called "Little Ease."
A major road junction is in the middle of Franklinville. Here, New Jersey Route 47, County Route 538, and County Route 613 all meet. This junction makes it easy to travel to nearby towns. These towns include Williamstown, Glassboro, and Vineland.
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Population in Franklinville
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| 2020 | 1,927 | — | |
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The population of Franklinville was counted in the 2020 United States Census. At that time, 1,927 people lived in the area. The ZIP Code Tabulation Area 08322, which covers a larger area, had a population of 10,524 people in 2010.
Schools in Franklinville
Students in Franklinville attend different schools based on their grade level.
Public Schools
- Franklin Township Public Schools handles elementary education.
- Delsea Regional School District is for secondary education. This district operates Delsea Regional High School.
Private Schools
- Guardian Angels Regional School is a private school for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. It is part of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Camden.
- The school has two campuses. Its PreK-3 campus is in Gibbstown. The 4-8 campus is in Paulsboro.
- Nativity Church in Franklinville is one of the churches that sends students to this school.
Local Wineries
Franklinville is also home to a couple of wineries. These places grow grapes and make their own wine.
- Coda Rossa Winery
- Tamuzza Vineyards
