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Fort Thomas, KY
City in Campbell County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41074, 41075.
Population
17,169
Land area
5.7sq mi
People per sq mi
3,026
ZIP codes
2
Fort Thomas and its ZIP codes
Fort Thomas at a glance
- Fort Thomas is about 26 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 28th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $104,350 a year, 64% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $335,000 (63% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,126 a month.
Local data for Fort Thomas, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Thomas, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$104,350
Poverty rate
6.1%
Median home value
$335,000
Median rent
$1,126/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
55.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,249), Irish Americans (2,662), Italian Americans (926).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Fort Thomas.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,130
32,037 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$540M
FY 2026, $5,798 per person
PPP loans
$24.8M
408 loans, 3,437 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fort Thomas, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.2%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home17.9%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Thomas, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
335
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
ZIP codes in Fort Thomas
2 in or overlapping Fort Thomas. Population shown
Cities near Fort Thomas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WoodlawnCity | 1.3 mi | 0.1 |
| SouthgateCity | 1.5 mi | 1.5 |
| NewportCity | 1.8 mi | 2.8 |
| BellevueCity | 1.9 mi | 0.9 |
| DaytonCity | 2.2 mi | 1.3 |
| WilderCity | 3.1 mi | 3.6 |
| Highland HeightsCity | 3.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Salem Heights, OHCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Silver GroveCity | 3.9 mi | 1.2 |
| Kenton ValeCity | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Cold SpringCity | 4.3 mi | 4.7 |
| CrestviewCity | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Park HillsCity | 4.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Fruit Hill, OHCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.3 |
| Turpin Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 3 |
| Sherwood, OHCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Thomas, KY in?
- Fort Thomas is in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Thomas, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Thomas include 41074, 41075.
- What is the population of Fort Thomas, KY?
- About 17,169 people live in Fort Thomas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Thomas?
- Nearby places include Woodlawn (1.3 mi), Southgate (1.5 mi), Newport (1.8 mi), Bellevue (1.9 mi), Dayton (2.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023