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ZIP code 40601: Frankfort, KY

40601 is a ZIP code in Frankfort, Kentucky, mainly in Franklin County, part of the Frankfort, KY micro area. About 51,893 people live here.

Population
51,893
Median household income
$65,732
Typical home value
$249,1000% in 12 months
Median rent
$966gross, per month
Median age
41
Homeowners
64.7%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 40601 details

CityFrankfort
StateKentucky
CountyFranklin County (also partly Woodford County, Shelby County, Henry County)
Metro areaFrankfort, KY
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area217.6 sq mi, plus 4 sq mi of water
Population density238 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher31.9% of adults 25+
Average commute20.2 minutes
Center coordinates38.23492, -84.86879

Median rent in 40601 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$594/mo
1 bedroom$787/mo
2 bedrooms$998/mo
3 bedrooms$1,127/mo
4 bedrooms$1,656/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 40601

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
40603Frankfort, KY0.3 mi—
40602Frankfort, KY0.3 mi—
40604Frankfort, KY0.3 mi—
40620Frankfort, KY0.3 mi—
40618Frankfort, KY0.3 mi—
40619Frankfort, KY0.3 mi—
40622Frankfort, KY2.4 mi—
40621Frankfort, KY2.4 mi—

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

Buying a home in 40601?

A typical home in ZIP code 40601 is worth about $249,100 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $65,732 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Kentucky average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $249,100 homeWhat can a $65,732 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 40601

What city is ZIP code 40601?

ZIP code 40601 is in Frankfort, KY, in Franklin County.

What county is ZIP code 40601 in?

40601 is mainly in Franklin County, Kentucky, and partly in Woodford County, Shelby County and Henry County.

What is the population of ZIP code 40601?

About 51,893 people live in ZIP code 40601, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 40601 in?

40601 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Frankfort have?

Frankfort, KY also uses 40602, 40603, 40604, 40618, 40619, 40620, 40621 and 40622.