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Buckner, KY
Census-designated place in Oldham County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40010.
Population
4,119
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
477
ZIP codes
1
Buckner and its ZIP codes
Buckner at a glance
- Buckner is about 4.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 101st among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $164,219, about 2.6 times the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $425,400 (about 2.1 times the Kentucky figure) and median rent is $1,762 a month.
Local data for Buckner, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Buckner, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$164,219
Poverty rate
0.1%
Median home value
$425,400
Median rent
$1,762/mo
Homeownership
92.7%
Bachelor's or higher
56.1%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (831), Irish Americans (694), Scottish Americans (216).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oldham County. PPP loans are for Buckner.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,912
16,995 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,137
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$369M
FY 2026, $5,461 per person
PPP loans
$11.1M
63 loans, 988 jobs reported
How people get to work
Buckner, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled7.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home19.2%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Buckner, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
ZIP codes in Buckner
1 in or overlapping Buckner. Population shown
Cities near Buckner
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La GrangeCity | 2.8 mi | 7.2 |
| CrestwoodCity | 4.7 mi | 4 |
| Pewee ValleyCity | 6.5 mi | 1.9 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 0.8 |
| Orchard Grass HillsCity | 6.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ColdstreamCity | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Worthington HillsCity | 7.6 mi | 0.3 |
| GoshenCity | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| FincastleCity | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| River BluffCity | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| ProspectCity | 9.6 mi | 3.8 |
| SmithfieldCity | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| CreeksideCity | 10 mi | 0.1 |
| Ten BroeckCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Hickory HillCity | 10 mi | 0 |
| AnchorageCity | 10 mi | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Buckner, KY in?
- Buckner is in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Buckner, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Buckner include 40010.
- What is the population of Buckner, KY?
- About 4,119 people live in Buckner, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Buckner?
- Nearby places include La Grange (2.8 mi), Crestwood (4.7 mi), Pewee Valley (6.5 mi), Westport (6.7 mi), Orchard Grass Hills (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023