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Anderson County, KY
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Anderson County, Kentucky.
Population
24,353
Land area
202sq mi
People per sq mi
120
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Anderson County
Anderson County at a glance
- The median household income is $74,488, 17% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,100 (9% above Kentucky) and median rent is $927 a month.
Local data for Anderson County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Anderson County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,488
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$225,100
Prices +4.6% in a year
Median rent
$927/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
30.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,454), Irish Americans (2,206), French Americans (607).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,262
5,155 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,855
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $9,214 per person
PPP loans
$16.15M
458 loans, 2,198 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$73.57K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Anderson County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.5%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Anderson County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
208
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
41
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
47.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Anderson County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Anderson County, KY?
- Lawrenceburg is the largest city or town in Anderson County, with about 11,943 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Anderson County?
- Anderson County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40342.
- What is the population of Anderson County, KY?
- About 24,353 people live in Anderson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Anderson County?
- Anderson County borders Franklin County, Shelby County, Nelson County, Woodford County, Mercer County, Spencer County, Washington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023