Fort Knox BAH Rates
Quick answer
In 2026, an E-5 with dependents at Fort Knox gets $1,647 a month in BAH, and an O-3 with dependents gets $2,421. DTMO puts Fort Knox in housing area KY110, “FORT KNOX, KY”, which covers 22 ZIP codes. 2027 rates are expected in mid-December.
What is BAH at Fort Knox in 2026?
Monthly rates for DTMO housing area KY110. Service: Army.
| Pay grade | With dependents | Without dependents |
|---|---|---|
| E-1 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-2 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-3 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-4 | $1,575 | $1,350 |
| E-5 | $1,647 | $1,443 |
| E-6 | $2,136 | $1,602 |
| E-7 | $2,241 | $1,680 |
| E-8 | $2,352 | $1,764 |
| E-9 | $2,505 | $1,893 |
| W-1 | $2,157 | $1,617 |
| W-2 | $2,286 | $1,746 |
| W-3 | $2,424 | $1,911 |
| W-4 | $2,538 | $2,157 |
| W-5 | $2,679 | $2,265 |
| O-1E | $2,259 | $1,695 |
| O-2E | $2,403 | $1,860 |
| O-3E | $2,559 | $2,130 |
| O-1 | $1,710 | $1,503 |
| O-2 | $2,133 | $1,683 |
| O-3 | $2,421 | $1,956 |
| O-4 | $2,724 | $2,241 |
| O-5 | $2,943 | $2,301 |
| O-6 | $2,964 | $2,403 |
| O-7+ | $2,985 | $2,442 |
How does Fort Knox compare?
For an E-5 with dependents, KY110 ranks 249 of 338 housing areas in DTMO’s 2026 data (1 is the highest rate).
Which ZIP codes are in this housing area?
BAH follows your duty station’s ZIP code. These 22 ZIP codes are in KY110; if yours isn’t listed, check it in the BAH calculator.
Show all 22 ZIP codes
40104 40108 40117 40121 40122 40142 40155 40157 40159 40160 40161 40162 40175 40177 42701 42702 42724 42732 42740 42776 42784 42788
When will 2027 Fort Knox BAH be out?
Expected in mid-December 2026 (see BAH 2027). Rate protection means you won’t see a decrease while you stay at this location.
Sources
- DTMO, BAH Rate Lookup (rates for all locations and pay grades) (2026 data imported 2026-10-29)
- DTMO, BAH calculator results used to spot-check our data (checked 2026-10-28)
- Department of War, 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates release (Dec. 11, 2025) (checked 2026-10-28)
Last verified October 29, 2026 against the sources above. How we check dates · Corrections