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Anchorage, KY
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40223.
Population
2,506
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
847
ZIP codes
1
Anchorage and its ZIP codes
Anchorage at a glance
- Anchorage is about 7.4 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $199,375 a year, about 3.1 times the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $854,200 (about 4.2 times the Kentucky figure) and median rent is $1,578 a month.
Local data for Anchorage, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anchorage, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$199,375
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$854,200
Median rent
$1,578/mo
Homeownership
81.9%
Bachelor's or higher
83.8%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (551), Irish Americans (364), Cuban Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Anchorage.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,424
480,013 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,646
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136B
FY 2026, $173,940 per person
How people get to work
Anchorage, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home22.2%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anchorage, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,111
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
2,982
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone33 historic places
ZIP codes in Anchorage
1 in or overlapping Anchorage. Population shown
Cities near Anchorage
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SycamoreCity | 2 mi | 0 |
| Woodland HillsCity | 2 mi | 0.2 |
| Meadowbrook FarmCity | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Hickory HillCity | 2.1 mi | 0 |
| Meadow ValeCity | 2.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Douglass HillsCity | 2.1 mi | 1.3 |
| Blue Ridge ManorCity | 2.3 mi | 0.2 |
| MoorlandCity | 2.3 mi | 0.1 |
| MiddletownCity | 2.3 mi | 5.1 |
| Rolling HillsCity | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| CreeksideCity | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WildwoodCity | 2.4 mi | 0.1 |
| WestwoodCity | 2.6 mi | 0.1 |
| FincastleCity | 2.7 mi | 0.2 |
| LyndonCity | 2.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Langdon PlaceCity | 2.9 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Anchorage, KY in?
- Anchorage is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Anchorage, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Anchorage include 40223.
- What is the population of Anchorage, KY?
- About 2,506 people live in Anchorage, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Anchorage?
- Nearby places include Sycamore (2 mi), Woodland Hills (2 mi), Meadowbrook Farm (2.1 mi), Hickory Hill (2.1 mi), Meadow Vale (2.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023