Fort Wright
City in Kenton County, Kentucky

Fort Wright is a city in Kenton County, Kentucky, with 5,851 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 846 ft (258 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kenton Vale, 1.0 miles NE.
- 5,851residents (2020 Census)
- 846 ftelevation · 258 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 1,721 / sq mipopulation density
- 41011main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Fort Wright
Fort Wright is a home rule-class city in Kenton County, Kentucky, in the United States. The population was 5,851 at the 2020 census. It is a suburb of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
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Living in Fort Wright
- Median household income
- $105,024
- Median home value
- $328,900
- Median rent
- $1,142/mo
- Median age
- 37.5
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Fort Wright had 5,851 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,851 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,721 per sq mi (665 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Wright at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Kenton County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,851 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.40 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0458° N, 84.5361° W |
| ZIP codes | 41011, 41017 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2128612 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Wright
- Kenton Vale1.0 mi NE
- Fort Mitchell1.1 mi W
- Covington1.1 mi SE
- Park Hills1.5 mi N
- Lakeside Park1.8 mi SW
- Crestview Hills2.3 mi SW
- Crescent Springs2.5 mi W
- Bromley2.6 mi NW
- Wilder2.8 mi E
- Edgewood2.9 mi SW
- Ludlow3.1 mi N
- Taylor Mill3.2 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fort Wright
What county is Fort Wright in?
Fort Wright is in Kenton County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Fort Wright, KY?
5,851 people lived in Fort Wright at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Wright, KY?
The main ZIP code is 41011. Other ZIP codes: 41017.
What is the elevation of Fort Wright?
846 feet (258 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Wright?
Kenton Vale (1.0 mi), Fort Mitchell (1.1 mi), Covington (1.1 mi), Park Hills (1.5 mi), Lakeside Park (1.8 mi).
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