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Fort Mitchell, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41017.
Population
8,713
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,813
ZIP codes
1
Fort Mitchell and its ZIP codes
Fort Mitchell at a glance
- Fort Mitchell is about 24 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 55th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $86,310 a year, 35% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,100 (74% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,039 a month.
Local data for Fort Mitchell, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Mitchell, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,310
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$357,100
Median rent
$1,039/mo
Homeownership
58.3%
Bachelor's or higher
47.5%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
19.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,685), Irish Americans (1,208), Mexican Americans (220).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Fort Mitchell.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,992
75,385 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,130
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1B
FY 2026, $6,064 per person
How people get to work
Fort Mitchell, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Mitchell, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
371
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
189
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Fort Mitchell
1 in or overlapping Fort Mitchell. Population shown
Cities near Fort Mitchell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Lakeside ParkCity | 1 mi | 0.8 |
| Fort WrightCity | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 1.4 mi | 1.5 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 1.7 mi | 1.9 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 2.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Park HillsCity | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BromleyCity | 2.2 mi | 0.4 |
| CovingtonCity | 2.3 mi | 13.2 |
| Villa HillsCity | 2.5 mi | 3.6 |
| EdgewoodCity | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| LudlowCity | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| ErlangerCity | 3.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Delshire, OHCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Taylor MillCity | 3.8 mi | 6.1 |
| ElsmereCity | 4.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Delhi Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Mitchell, KY in?
- Fort Mitchell is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Mitchell, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Mitchell include 41017.
- What is the population of Fort Mitchell, KY?
- About 8,713 people live in Fort Mitchell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Mitchell?
- Nearby places include Lakeside Park (1 mi), Fort Wright (1.3 mi), Crescent Springs (1.4 mi), Crestview Hills (1.7 mi), Kenton Vale (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023