City

Fort Knox, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Hardin County  ·  Kentucky

👥8,715Population
💰$74,224Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂24.3Median Age
🎓57.6%College Grads▲ 49% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.6% Female 44.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.3%Hispanic: 25.1%Black: 14.9%Asian: 2.2%Other: 5.4%Race
White50.3%
Hispanic25.1%
Black14.9%
Asian2.2%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
20%
18–24
19%
25–44
40%
45–64
7%
65+
1%

Key Indicators

Median Age24.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.21
Below Poverty6.5% ▼ 35% below avg
College Grads57.6% ▲ 49% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma63 (1.5%)
HS Graduate510 (12.2%)
Some College304 (7.3%)
Associates900 (21.5%)
Bachelors652 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree1,758 (42%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 12.2%Some College: 7.3%Associates: 21.5%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 42%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad12.2%
Some College7.3%
Associates21.5%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate42.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 0.7%Renter: 99.3%Tenure
Owner0.7%
Renter99.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
100%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,224 ≈ Avg
Median Rent$1,234/mo
Total Housing Units2,468
Vacant Units266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
75%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
50%
2000+
50%
About Fort Knox, KY

Fort Knox is a city in Kentucky, located in Hardin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 8,715 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 24.3 years.

Economically, Fort Knox is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,224 is near the national average. Approximately 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The population of Fort Knox is well-educated. 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (50.27%).

Fort Knox, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fort Knox
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40121 8,715 $74,224 $1,234 3.6% 57.6% 0.7%