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Boyd County, KY
5 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Boyd County, Kentucky.
Population
47,911
Land area
160sq mi
People per sq mi
300
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Boyd County
Boyd County at a glance
- Boyd County is about 2.6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 21st most populous of 120 counties in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $61,118 a year, 4% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,700 (36% below Kentucky) and median rent is $849 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Ashland (21,295), Westwood (4,473) and Catlettsburg (1,557).
Local data for Boyd County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools25
- Colleges1
- Libraries3
- Banks16
- Post Offices3
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores13
- Restaurants160
- Affordable Housing7
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment18
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places23
Housing and community stats
Boyd County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,118
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$130,700
Prices +5.8% in a year
Median rent
$849/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
22.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (6,339), German Americans (4,635), Scottish Americans (1,026).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
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
$95.8M
1,125 loans, 12,129 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$122K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Boyd County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.7%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home5.9%
Average one-way commute: 22.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyd County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
425
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
207
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
49.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone23 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Boyd County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Boyd County, KY?
- Ashland is the largest city or town in Boyd County, with about 21,295 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Boyd County?
- Boyd County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41101, 41102, 41129, 41168.
- What is the population of Boyd County, KY?
- About 47,911 people live in Boyd County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Boyd County?
- Boyd County borders Lawrence County, OH, Wayne County, WV, Greenup County, Carter County, Lawrence County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023