Franklin County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 9 ZIP codes · 1 cities
9
ZIP codes
51,682
population (2021)
+4.9%
pop change since 2010
21073
FIPS code
Franklin County ZIP code map
About Franklin County
Franklin County is located in Kentucky and contains 9 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 51,682 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.9% from 49,285 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Franklin County is 21073.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 51,682 |
| 2010 population | 49,285 |
| Change | +4.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21073 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Franklin County
ZIP codes for Franklin County, KY (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40601 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40602 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40603 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40604 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40618 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40619 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40620 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40621 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
| 40622 | Frankfort | Franklin | View map |
Demographics & statistics
51,579
Population
40.2
Median age
$63,296
Median household income
$38,293
Per capita income
$185,000
Median home value
$901
Median monthly rent
63.5%
Home ownership
13.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
15,892
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,336
Under 5
1,432
1,310
5–9
1,404
1,609
10–14
1,725
1,713
15–19
1,835
1,410
20–24
1,512
3,406
25–34
3,651
3,071
35–44
3,292
3,159
45–54
3,385
1,845
55–59
1,977
1,434
60–64
1,538
2,880
65–74
3,087
1,430
75–84
1,533
292
85+
313
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,760 | 20.9% |
| 18 and over | 40,819 | 79.1% |
| 65 and over | 9,535 | 18.5% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
79.2%
Black or African American
8.5%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
1.8%
Asian
1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,286 | 79.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,530 | 8.5% |
| Two or more races | 2,797 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,804 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 938 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 882 | 1.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 115 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
8.8%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
17.3%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k+
5.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.4% |
| $200k+ | 5.6% |
| Median income | $63,296 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.4%
$50k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
20.8%
$200k–$300k
24.6%
$300k–$500k
15.5%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $185,000 |
| Median rent / month | $901 |
| Owner occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter occupied | 36.5% |
| Vacant | 6.1% |
| Single-family detached | 66.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 45.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.0% |
| 3 or more | 19.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.7% |
| Electricity | 51.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,260 | 40.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,958 | 8.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,531 | 20.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,942 | 30.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,538 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,269 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 27.9% |
| Married | 48.1% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 14.7% | 15.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.5%
HS graduate
30.1%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
8.4%
Bachelor's degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
12.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 790 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 526 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 4,804 | 42.0% |
| High school | 2,597 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,723 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Public administration
17.3%
Retail trade
11.1%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Professional & management
10.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Construction
6.6%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Other services
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.5% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.9% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.6% |
| Government | 29.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 10.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.1%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
11.3%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
22.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 31.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 30.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.9% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 28.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.0% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.4% |
| No health insurance | 9.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 15.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,709 | 6.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 39.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 48,811 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 1,302 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 842 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 238 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 49,512 | 96.0% |
| Born in same state | 49,195 | 95.4% |
| Born in different state | 36,772 | 71.3% |
| Foreign born | 317 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,067 | 4.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 479 | 23.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 9,175 | 17.8% |
| French | 8,107 | 15.7% |
| Italian | 7,412 | 14.4% |
| English | 408 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 133 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 78 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 67 | 0.1% |
| German | 49 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 94.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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