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Fort Wright, KY
City in Kenton County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41011.
Population
5,887
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,732
ZIP codes
1
Fort Wright and its ZIP codes
Fort Wright at a glance
- Fort Wright is about 15 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 78th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $105,024, 65% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $328,900 (60% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,142 a month.
Local data for Fort Wright, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fort Wright, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$105,024
Poverty rate
3.0%
Median home value
$328,900
Median rent
$1,142/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
45.3%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
19.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,327), Irish Americans (1,160), Italian Americans (325).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kenton County. PPP loans are for Fort Wright.
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
PPP loans
$128M
871 loans, 13,724 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fort Wright, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.8%
- Carpooled12.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home12.6%
Average one-way commute: 19.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fort Wright, 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
ZIP codes in Fort Wright
1 in or overlapping Fort Wright. Population shown
Cities near Fort Wright
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Kenton ValeCity | 0.9 mi | 0.1 |
| CovingtonCity | 1.2 mi | 13.2 |
| Fort MitchellCity | 1.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Park HillsCity | 1.8 mi | 0.8 |
| Lakeside ParkCity | 2 mi | 0.8 |
| Crescent SpringsCity | 2.6 mi | 1.5 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 2.7 mi | 1.9 |
| BromleyCity | 2.8 mi | 0.4 |
| EdgewoodCity | 2.9 mi | 4.3 |
| Taylor MillCity | 2.9 mi | 6.1 |
| WilderCity | 3.1 mi | 3.6 |
| LudlowCity | 3.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Villa HillsCity | 3.6 mi | 3.6 |
| NewportCity | 3.8 mi | 2.8 |
| SouthgateCity | 3.8 mi | 1.5 |
| FairviewCity | 4.1 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fort Wright, KY in?
- Fort Wright is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Fort Wright, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fort Wright include 41011.
- What is the population of Fort Wright, KY?
- About 5,887 people live in Fort Wright, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fort Wright?
- Nearby places include Kenton Vale (0.9 mi), Covington (1.2 mi), Fort Mitchell (1.3 mi), Park Hills (1.8 mi), Lakeside Park (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023