Franklin Michigan Map

About Franklin, Michigan

Franklin is a locality in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,554. The population density is 378.4 people per km². Franklin is located at 42.5223°N, 83.3060°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/Detroit) timezone. ZIP code: 48025.

Franklin rests, a quiet exhale of cultivated land and mature trees, its avenues lined with stately homes that whisper of an earlier, more deliberate era. It lies 3.7 miles southeast of West Bloomfield, MI (from West Bloomfield, MI: bearing 131°T), and is situated 9.8 miles southwest of Troy. The landscape here is a gentle embrace of the Michigan terrain, a subtle undulation of earth smoothed by glaciers and softened by generations of careful tending. Sunlight, particularly in the late afternoon, spills across manicured lawns and paints the broad trunks of ancient oaks in hues of warm honey, a fleeting, golden benediction. The air carries a faint, sweet scent of damp earth and blooming perennials, a constant, understated perfume that settles over Franklin like a comforting shawl. This corner of Michigan’s heritage is deeply rooted in the industrious spirit of the nearby Motor City, yet Franklin has long cultivated its own distinct identity, a haven for those who sought a more pastoral existence while remaining connected to the pulse of urban life. Its history is etched not in grand monuments, but in the enduring architecture and the very layout of its neighborhoods, reflecting a conscious decision to preserve a sense of spaciousness and natural beauty. The local economy, once tied more directly to agriculture, now thrives on the intellectual capital of its residents, many of whom contribute to the innovation and commerce of the wider metropolitan area, while the quiet hum of daily life in Franklin itself remains a testament to its enduring, unhurried character.

About This Franklin Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Franklin, Michigan — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.522257, -83.306043. 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 and Oakland County.

Detailed location data for Franklin includes the ZIP code (48025), telephone area code (313), county seat of Oakland County (Pontiac), and school district assignment (Birmingham City 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 is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.