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Breckinridge County, KY
3 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Breckinridge County, Kentucky.
Population
20,881
Land area
570sq mi
People per sq mi
37
ZIP codes
13
Cities and towns in Breckinridge County
Breckinridge County at a glance
- Breckinridge County is 68% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,843, 12% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,700 (24% below Kentucky) and median rent is $733 a month.
- Its largest cities are Hardinsburg (2,327), Irvington (1,327) and Cloverport (1,133).
Local data for Breckinridge County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Breckinridge County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,843
Poverty rate
21.4%
Median home value
$156,700
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$733/mo
Homeownership
81.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.2%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
32.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,713), German Americans (2,621), Scottish Americans (359).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,029
3,769 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,420
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$141M
FY 2026, $6,921 per person
PPP loans
$20.85M
846 loans, 2,709 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$47.09K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Breckinridge County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled9.7%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 32.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Breckinridge County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
362
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
51.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Breckinridge County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Breckinridge County, KY?
- Hardinsburg is the largest city or town in Breckinridge County, with about 2,327 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Breckinridge County?
- Breckinridge County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40111, 40115, 40119, 40140, 40143.
- What is the population of Breckinridge County, KY?
- About 20,881 people live in Breckinridge County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Breckinridge County?
- Breckinridge County borders Hardin County, Meade County, Grayson County, Ohio County, Perry County, IN, Hancock County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023