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Frankfort, NY
Village in Herkimer County, New York.
Population
2,503
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,469
ZIP codes
0
Frankfort and its ZIP codes
Frankfort at a glance
- Frankfort is about 5.9 times as dense as New York as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,909 a year, 41% less than the New York figure of $85,974.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (70% below New York) and median rent is $874 a month.
Local data for Frankfort, NY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Frankfort, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,909
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$874/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
13.0%
Median age
36.7
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (985), Irish Americans (520), German Americans (393).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Herkimer County. PPP loans are for Frankfort.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,591
15,878 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,996
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$407M
FY 2026, $6,769 per person
How people get to work
Frankfort, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.6%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked4.8%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Frankfort, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
1,704
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
326
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 11°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Frankfort, NY, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
Cities near Frankfort
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East FrankfortCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.8 |
| IlionVillage | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| South IlionCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MohawkVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.9 |
| HerkimerVillage | 4 mi | 2.6 |
| East HerkimerCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| MiddlevilleVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| UticaCity | 8.8 mi | 16.7 |
| ClayvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ChadwicksCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Washington MillsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| NewportVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| Little FallsCity | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| New HartfordVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| YorkvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| New York MillsVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Frankfort, NY in?
- Frankfort is in Herkimer County, New York.
- What is the population of Frankfort, NY?
- About 2,503 people live in Frankfort, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Frankfort?
- Nearby places include East Frankfort (1.5 mi), Ilion (2.4 mi), South Ilion (3.1 mi), Mohawk (3.7 mi), Herkimer (4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023