City

Frankfort, KY

9 ZIP codes  ·  Franklin County  ·  Kentucky

👥51,627Population
💰$67,125Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$199,900Median Home Value▼ 28% below avg
🎓41.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.8%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 9.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White80.8%
Hispanic4.1%
Black9.3%
Asian1.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty12.8% ▲ 28% above avg
College Grads41.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma412 (1.2%)
HS Graduate8,922 (26.1%)
Some College5,689 (16.7%)
Associates4,948 (14.5%)
Bachelors2,980 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree11,177 (32.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 32.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate32.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.6%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.6%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,125 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$199,900 ▼ 28% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$944/mo
Total Housing Units24,224
Vacant Units1,539

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Frankfort, KY

Frankfort is a city in Kentucky, located in Franklin County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 51,627 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Frankfort is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,125 is near the national average. Approximately 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Frankfort is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $199,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $944 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Frankfort is well-educated. 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (80.76%).

Frankfort, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Frankfort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40601 51,627 $67,125 $199,900 $944 5.6% 41.5% 64.6%

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