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Frankfort, KY
City in Franklin County, Kentucky.
Population
28,503
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,930
ZIP codes
0
Frankfort and its ZIP codes
Frankfort at a glance
- Frankfort is about 17 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 14th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $53,073, 17% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,700 (11% below Kentucky) and median rent is $944 a month.
Local data for Frankfort, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frankfort, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,073
Poverty rate
19.1%
Median home value
$183,700
Median rent
$944/mo
Homeownership
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
35.3
Average commute
17.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,603), German Americans (2,938), Mexican Americans (979).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Frankfort.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,637
35,322 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,891
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.6B
FY 2026, $31,810 per person
How people get to work
Frankfort, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.5%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked2.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 17.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frankfort, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
271
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
262
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone22 historic places
Cities near Frankfort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MidwayCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| Stamping GroundCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| VersaillesCity | 12 mi | 6.5 |
| MontereyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| PleasurevilleCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| GeorgetownCity | 18 mi | 17.7 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| GratzCity | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 20 mi | 10 |
| KeeneCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| EminenceCity | 21 mi | 2.8 |
| SadievilleCity | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| New CastleCity | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| OwentonCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| WilmoreCity | 24 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frankfort, KY in?
- Frankfort is in Franklin County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Frankfort, KY?
- About 28,503 people live in Frankfort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frankfort?
- Nearby places include Midway (10 mi), Stamping Ground (11 mi), Lawrenceburg (11 mi), Versailles (12 mi), Monterey (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023