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Ashland, KY
City in Boyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41101.
Population
21,295
Land area
10.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,984
ZIP codes
1
Ashland and its ZIP codes
Ashland at a glance
- Ashland is about 17 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 18th among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $52,715, 17% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (39% below Kentucky) and median rent is $872 a month.
Local data for Ashland, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants94
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers3
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment16
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Ashland, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,715
Poverty rate
22.4%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$872/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,442), Irish Americans (2,175), Scottish Americans (650).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boyd County. PPP loans are for Ashland.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,721
26,451 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,228
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$367M
FY 2026, $7,604 per person
PPP loans
$49.2M
615 loans, 6,647 jobs reported
How people get to work
Ashland, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ashland, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
425
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 23°F
46.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
ZIP codes in Ashland
1 in or overlapping Ashland. Population shown
Cities near Ashland
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coal Grove, OHVillage | 1.9 mi | 1.9 |
| WestwoodCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.7 |
| IronvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BellefonteCity | 3.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CatlettsburgCity | 4.1 mi | 1.3 |
| South Point, OHVillage | 4.2 mi | 2.9 |
| RussellCity | 4.6 mi | 3.8 |
| Ironton, OHCity | 4.6 mi | 4.5 |
| Kenova, WVCity | 5.4 mi | 1.3 |
| FlatwoodsCity | 5.8 mi | 3.6 |
| CannonsburgCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 1.7 |
| Ceredo, WVCity | 6.7 mi | 1.3 |
| RacelandCity | 6.9 mi | 2.5 |
| Burlington, OHCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.4 |
| WorthingtonCity | 7.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Hanging Rock, OHVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ashland, KY in?
- Ashland is in Boyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Ashland, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Ashland include 41101.
- What is the population of Ashland, KY?
- About 21,295 people live in Ashland, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ashland?
- Nearby places include Coal Grove, OH (1.9 mi), Westwood (2.3 mi), Ironville (3.1 mi), Bellefonte (3.3 mi), Catlettsburg (4.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023