City

Frakes, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Kentucky

👥388Population
💰$19,567Median HH Income▼ 74% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$45,000Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓11.5%College Grads▼ 70% below avg
📊41.7%Unemployment▲ 752% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.4% Female 45.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.7%Other: 9.3%Race
White90.7%
Other9.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads11.5% ▼ 70% below avg
Unemployment41.7% ▲ 752% above avg
No HS Diploma12 (5.5%)
HS Graduate110 (50.5%)
Some College57 (26.1%)
Associates14 (6.4%)
Bachelors25 (11.5%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 50.5%Some College: 26.1%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 11.5%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad50.5%
Some College26.1%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors11.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.4%Renter: 19.6%Tenure
Owner80.4%
Renter19.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$19,567 ▼ 74% below avg
Median Home Value$45,000 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units341
Vacant Units188

Income Distribution

Under $25k
63%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
56%
About Frakes, KY

Frakes is a city in Kentucky, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 388 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Frakes is a lower-income community. The median household income of $19,567 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 41.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Frakes is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frakes is less-educated. 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.72%).

Frakes, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Frakes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40940 388 $19,567 $45,000 41.7% 11.5% 80.4%