Franklin, Indiana

Franklin
City of Franklin
Motto(s): 
"Live, Work and Play for a Lifetime"
Location of Franklin in Johnson County, Indiana
Coordinates: 39°29′55″N 86°03′24″W / 39.49861°N 86.05667°W / 39.49861; -86.05667
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyJohnson
TownshipsFranklin, Needham, and Pleasant
Founded1823
Incorporated (city)1861
Government
 • MayorSteve Barnett (R)
Area
 • Total
14.76 sq mi (38.23 km2)
 • Land14.76 sq mi (38.23 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
742 ft (226 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
25,313
 • Density1,714.7/sq mi (662.04/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
46131
Area code317
FIPS code18-25450
GNIS feature ID2394808
Websitewww.franklin.in.gov

Franklin is a city in Johnson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Franklin had a population of 25,313. Located about 20 miles (32 km) south of Indianapolis, the city is the county seat of Johnson County. The site of Franklin College, the city attracts numerous regional sports fans for the college teams, as well as audiences for its art events.