Franklin Somerset County New Jersey Map

About Franklin Somerset County, New Jersey

Franklin Somerset County is a locality in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 67,000. The population density is 580.0 people per km². Franklin Somerset County is located at 40.4959°N, 74.5258°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 8873.

Franklin Somerset County is a place where the rolling hills of central New Jersey begin to soften, yielding to a landscape of broad fields and mature woodlands. It lies 2.5 miles west-north-west of Voorhees, NJ (from Voorhees, NJ: bearing 294°T), and is situated 6.2 miles west-south-west of Edison. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a subtle sweetness, a blend of freshly cut grass and the distant scent of damp earth after a summer shower. Stretches of pavement give way to quieter lanes, bordered by stone walls that seem to have stood for generations, their rough surfaces softened by moss and the passage of countless seasons. The sky overhead often feels expansive, a canvas for clouds that drift with a painterly grace, casting fleeting shadows across the undulating terrain. This corner of Somerset County carries the quiet hum of an economy that has long favored the fertile ground, with remnants of its agricultural past still evident in the patchwork of farms and stands of ancient oak. While industry has found its footing, bringing its own steady rhythm, the echoes of earlier days persist, a reminder of the land's enduring bounty. The nearby Stony Brook, a ribbon of cool water, has historically been a vital artery, its banks witnessing the ebb and flow of life and commerce, a constant presence in the narrative of Franklin Somerset County.

About This Franklin Somerset County Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin Somerset County, New Jersey — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.495896, -74.525796. 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 Somerset County and Somerset County.

Detailed location data for Franklin Somerset County includes the ZIP code (08873), telephone area code (908), county seat of Somerset County (Somerville), and school district assignment. 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 Somerset County is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.