New Franken, Wisconsin facts for kids

Quick facts for kids New Franken, Wisconsin
Unincorporated community
Looking north at New Franken
New Franken, Wisconsin Location in Wisconsin Show map of Wisconsin New Franken, Wisconsin Location in the United States Show map of the United States
Country	United States
State	Wisconsin
County	Brown
Towns	Scott, Green Bay, Humboldt
Elevation	250 m (810 ft)
Population  (2000)
• Total	3,724
• Density	33.4/km2 (86.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip code	54229
Area code(s)	920
GNIS feature ID	1569466

New Franken is a small community located in Brown County, Wisconsin, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it does not have its own local government, like a city or a village. Instead, it is part of three nearby towns: Scott, Green Bay, and Humboldt. New Franken is also considered part of the larger Green Bay metropolitan area.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it is not officially a city or a village. It does not have its own mayor or town council. Instead, the local government for New Franken is handled by the larger towns it is part of. These towns help with things like roads and services.

Where is New Franken Located?

New Franken is found in the northeastern part of Wisconsin. It is in Brown County, which is home to the larger city of Green Bay. The community is located about 810 feet (247 meters) above sea level. Its postal code is 54229, and its area code for phones is 920.

Looking north at the New Franken sign

Notable Person from New Franken

• Dave Zuidmulder: An American football player, Dave Zuidmulder was born in New Franken. He played as a punter in the NFL.