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Carlisle, KY
City in Nicholas County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40311.
Population
2,214
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,663
ZIP codes
1
Carlisle and its ZIP codes
Carlisle at a glance
- Carlisle is about 14 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,201 a year, 23% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,500 (51% below Kentucky) and median rent is $636 a month.
Local data for Carlisle, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Carlisle, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,201
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$101,500
Median rent
$636/mo
Homeownership
56.2%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
49.0
Average commute
29.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (445), Dutch Americans (67), Mexican Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Nicholas County. PPP loans are for Carlisle.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$37,192
962 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,191
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.2M
FY 2026, $5,465 per person
PPP loans
$4.3M
304 loans, 617 jobs reported
How people get to work
Carlisle, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Carlisle, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
171
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
ZIP codes in Carlisle
1 in or overlapping Carlisle. Population shown
Cities near Carlisle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MillersburgCity | 6.2 mi | 0.4 |
| SharpsburgCity | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| EwingCity | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ElizavilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| North MiddletownCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Mount OlivetCity | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| CynthianaCity | 14 mi | 4.6 |
| SardisCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| ParisCity | 16 mi | 7.9 |
| Mays LickCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| FlemingsburgCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 19 mi | 4.5 |
| OwingsvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| GermantownCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| BerryCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| CamargoCity | 24 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Carlisle, KY in?
- Carlisle is in Nicholas County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Carlisle, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Carlisle include 40311.
- What is the population of Carlisle, KY?
- About 2,214 people live in Carlisle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Carlisle?
- Nearby places include Millersburg (6.2 mi), Sharpsburg (10 mi), Ewing (12 mi), Elizaville (13 mi), North Middletown (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023