40121 ZIP Code – Fort Knox, Kentucky
Located in Fort Knox, Kentucky, ZIP code 40121 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Hardin County with a population of approximately 8,655 residents. The median household income is $76,864 — above the Kentucky average and near the national average. Housing consists of 73% single-family (increasing), 13% apartments (decreasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 10.4%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 8.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, below the national figure. An estimated 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average. The median age is 24.3, well below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 40155, 40177, 40160.
ZIP Code 40121 Data
Population
8,655
Median Household Income
$76,864
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$1,178
Median Age
24.3
Unemployment Rate
10.4%
Poverty Rate
8.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
42.1%
County
Hardin County
State
Kentucky
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ZIP 40121 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 40121 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,655 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $76k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,178 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 24.3 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.4% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.0% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 42.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 40155 – Muldraugh
- 40177 – West Point
- 40160 – Radcliff
- 40117 – Ekron
- 47135 – Laconia
- 40175 – Vine Grove
- 40108 – Brandenburg
- 40272 – Louisville
- 47117 – Elizabeth
- 40162 – Rineyville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40155 | MULDRAUGH | 1,221 | $49,375 |
| 40177 | WEST POINT | 1,510 | $42,284 |
| 40160 | RADCLIFF | 23,539 | $54,046 |
| 40117 | EKRON | 2,261 | $52,991 |
| 47135 | LACONIA | 736 | $74,917 |