Franklin Lakes New Jersey Map

About Franklin Lakes, New Jersey

Franklin Lakes is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 11,084. The population density is 451.6 people per km². Franklin Lakes is located at 41.0168°N, 74.2057°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.

Franklin Lakes unfolds as a landscape of rolling hills and verdant valleys, a place where the manicured lawns of suburban homes meet the wilder edges of woodland. It lies 5.3 miles west-north-west of Ridgewood, NJ (from Ridgewood, NJ: bearing 299°T), and is situated 7.1 miles north-north-west of Paterson. The air here, especially after a rain, carries the scent of damp earth and pine, a subtle perfume that clings to the undulating terrain. Mature trees, their branches reaching like ancient arms, cast shifting patterns of shade across driveways and sidewalks, their leaves rustling with a sound that seems to whisper secrets of seasons past. The presence of the lakes themselves, shimmering expanses reflecting the wide, often dramatic, skies, lends a serene and watery character to the otherwise terrestrial beauty of Franklin Lakes. This borough, a testament to thoughtful planning and a desire for a certain quality of life, grew from its agrarian roots into a prosperous enclave. Once a landscape dotted with farms, its economy has largely transitioned to one of service and commerce, with many residents commuting to the larger urban centers nearby, yet the echoes of its agricultural past can still be felt in the open spaces and the enduring connection to the land. The distinctive character of Franklin Lakes is not marked by grand monuments, but by a more intimate beauty: the quiet dignity of its well-kept neighborhoods, the serene beauty of its namesake water bodies, and the pervasive sense of a community that cherishes its natural setting.

About This Franklin Lakes Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin Lakes, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.016764, -74.205701. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Franklin Lakes and Bergen County.

Detailed location data for Franklin Lakes includes the ZIP code (07417), telephone area code (973, 862), county seat of Bergen County (Hackensack), and school district assignment (Franklin Lakes Borough School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Franklin Lakes is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.