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Boyle County, KY
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Boyle County, Kentucky.
Population
30,941
Land area
180sq mi
People per sq mi
172
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Boyle County
Boyle County at a glance
- Boyle County is 49% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,159, 4% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $209,900 and median rent is $778 a month.
- Its largest cities are Danville (17,327), Junction City (2,643) and Perryville (970).
Local data for Boyle County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools17
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices4
- Parks13
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants111
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment5
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities4
- Historic Places74
Housing and community stats
Boyle County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,159
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$209,900
Prices +0.4% in a year
Median rent
$778/mo
Homeownership
68.0%
Bachelor's or higher
26.2%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,683), Irish Americans (2,557), Mexican Americans (1,001).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,158
14,509 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,266
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $8,015 per person
PPP loans
$58.16M
954 loans, 7,177 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$135K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Boyle County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Boyle County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
168
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
80
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone74 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Boyle County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Boyle County, KY?
- Danville is the largest city or town in Boyle County, with about 17,327 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Boyle County?
- Boyle County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40422, 40440, 40464, 40468.
- What is the population of Boyle County, KY?
- About 30,941 people live in Boyle County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Boyle County?
- Boyle County borders Lincoln County, Mercer County, Marion County, Garrard County, Casey County, Washington County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023