Frankfort, Kentucky · ZIP 40601

Frankfort — ZIP 40601

Frankfort (40601) scores 52/100 — Fair for Kentucky. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $248K.

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index59/100

Avg math proficiency34%

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby14

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index39/100

Typical home value$248K

Median rent$1,151/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$248K

Median Rent

$1,151/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

695

Violent Crime

100

Property Crime

595

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Franklin County, Kentucky (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Frankfort High School	09–12	331	42%	52%
Franklin County High School	09–12	990	40%	47%
Second Street School	KG–08	565	40%	41%
Peaks Mill Elementary	01–05	453	39%	47%
Collins Lane	PK–05	509	35%	45%
Western Hills High School	09–12	827	32%	42%
Bridgeport Elementary School	PK–05	402	32%	27%
Westridge Elementary	PK–05	351	32%	37%
Bondurant Middle School	06–08	600	30%	41%
Hearn Elementary	01–05	476	29%	41%
Elkhorn Elementary School	01–05	409	29%	36%
Elkhorn Middle School	06–08	725	25%	39%
Early Learning Village	PK–KG	360	Not reported	Not reported
Frankfort Early Learning Academy	PK–PK	46	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

51,627

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

41 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 40601 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 40601 has a school score of 59/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 40601 is approximately $248K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 40601 in Frankfort has an overall NeighborScore of 52/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.