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Fort Knox CDP, KY

ZIP 40121 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Fort Knox CDP, KY (40121)

Median Income
$74,224

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+325
Wealth inflow
Population
8,715
Unemployment
10.4%
6.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 325 for ZIP 40121 (Fort Knox CDP, KY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
10.4%+182% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
0.6%-90% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.3%-46% vs US avg
x
55
Establishments
1,015
Employees

~18 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining3.3%
  • Construction2.1%
  • Manufacturing8.0%
  • Retail trade18.0%
  • Transportation, utilities4.9%
  • Information2.6%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate9.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management4.2%
  • Education, health care, social20.9%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services9.3%
  • Other services0.9%
  • Public administration16.9%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$74,224
Unemployment10.4%
Establishments55
Employees1,015