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Burgin, KY
City in Mercer County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40310.
Population
993
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
791
ZIP codes
1
Burgin and its ZIP codes
Burgin at a glance
- Burgin is about 6.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $77,585 a year, 22% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,000 (6% below Kentucky) and median rent is $971 a month.
Local data for Burgin, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burgin, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,585
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$193,000
Median rent
$971/mo
Homeownership
86.0%
Bachelor's or higher
19.6%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
29.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (65), Irish Americans (63), German Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Burgin.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,935
6,416 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,680
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$152M
FY 2026, $6,734 per person
PPP loans
$93.9K
6 loans, 9 jobs reported
How people get to work
Burgin, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.4%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burgin, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
211
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
73
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Burgin
1 in or overlapping Burgin. Population shown
Cities near Burgin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HarrodsburgCity | 4.3 mi | 6.9 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 2.2 |
| DanvilleCity | 8.4 mi | 18.1 |
| WilmoreCity | 10 mi | 5 |
| Junction CityCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| PerryvilleCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| LancasterCity | 14 mi | 2.5 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 15 mi | 15.2 |
| KeeneCity | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| MackvilleCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| StanfordCity | 17 mi | 4.8 |
| HustonvilleCity | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| WillisburgCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| VersaillesCity | 20 mi | 6.5 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 21 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burgin, KY in?
- Burgin is in Mercer County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Burgin, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burgin include 40310.
- What is the population of Burgin, KY?
- About 993 people live in Burgin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burgin?
- Nearby places include Harrodsburg (4.3 mi), High Bridge (6.2 mi), Danville (8.4 mi), Wilmore (10 mi), Junction City (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023