Frankfort, KY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 40601 serves a portion of Frankfort, Kentucky, within Franklin County. This community is home to approximately 21,245 residents, with a median age of 34.2 years. The median household income of $37,947 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $277,013 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 62% owner-occupied and 38% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Frankfort is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 89 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 58% and an unemployment rate of 9.6%, 40601 reflects the economic character of Franklin County in Kentucky.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 21,245 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 16,365 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $37,947 | ↓ 44% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $277,013 | ↓ 8% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 89 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.6% | ↑ 146% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 22.5% | ↑ 97% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 58% | ↑ 66% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.2 yrs | ↓ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 62% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 38% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 11,472 | — |