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ZIP code 40121: Fort Knox, KY

40121 is a ZIP code in Fort Knox, Kentucky, mainly in Hardin County, part of the Elizabethtown, KY metro area. About 8,836 people live here.

Population
8,836
Median household income
$82,663
Typical home value
—
Median rent
$1,502gross, per month
Median age
24
Homeowners
0%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 40121 details

CityFort Knox
StateKentucky
CountyHardin County (also partly Meade County)
Metro areaElizabethtown, KY
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area35.2 sq mi, plus 0.1 sq mi of water
Population density251 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher48.3% of adults 25+
Average commute12.4 minutes
Center coordinates37.92690, -85.95981

Median rent in 40121 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$493/mo
2 bedrooms$1,016/mo
3 bedrooms$1,506/mo
4 bedrooms$1,843/mo
5+ bedrooms$1,861/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 40121

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
40155Muldraugh, KY2.4 mi1,127
40122Fort Knox, KY2.5 mi—
40177West Point, KY5.6 mi1,523
40160Radcliff, KY8.0 mi23,624
40117Ekron, KY9.2 mi2,050
40175Vine Grove, KY10.3 mi15,718
47135Laconia, IN10.5 mi1,257
40272Louisville, KY12.0 mi38,289

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

About ZIP code 40121

What city is ZIP code 40121?

ZIP code 40121 is in Fort Knox, KY, in Hardin County.

What county is ZIP code 40121 in?

40121 is mainly in Hardin County, Kentucky, and partly in Meade County.

What is the population of ZIP code 40121?

About 8,836 people live in ZIP code 40121, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 40121 in?

40121 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Fort Knox have?

Fort Knox, KY also uses 40122.