City

Franklin, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Simpson County  ·  Kentucky

👥19,117Population
💰$55,347Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$193,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 7%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.4%Race
White85.0%
Hispanic3.3%
Black7.0%
Asian0.2%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma158 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,341 (36.9%)
Some College2,133 (18.1%)
Associates1,574 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,393 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree2,159 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 36.9%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad36.9%
Some College18.1%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,347 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$193,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,002/mo
Total Housing Units8,138
Vacant Units796

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Franklin, KY

Franklin is a city in Kentucky, located in Simpson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 19,117 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Franklin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,347 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Franklin is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,002 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Franklin is moderately educated. 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85%).

Franklin, 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 Franklin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42134 19,117 $55,347 $193,300 $1,002 3.6% 30.2% 65.2%

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