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Danville, KY
City in Boyle County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40422.
Population
17,327
Land area
18.1sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
1
Danville and its ZIP codes
Danville at a glance
- Danville is about 8.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 27th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $52,646 a year, 17% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,600 and median rent is $762 a month.
Local data for Danville, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Danville, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,646
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$207,600
Median rent
$762/mo
Homeownership
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,541), Irish Americans (1,276), Mexican Americans (714).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boyle County. PPP loans are for Danville.
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
How people get to work
Danville, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked6.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danville, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
168
Countywide, mostly 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 zone21 historic places
ZIP codes in Danville
1 in or overlapping Danville. Population shown
Cities near Danville
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Junction CityCity | 3.5 mi | 2 |
| BurginCity | 8.4 mi | 1.3 |
| PerryvilleCity | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| StanfordCity | 9.8 mi | 4.8 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 9.8 mi | 6.9 |
| LancasterCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| HustonvilleCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| McKinneyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| High BridgeCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| MackvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| WilmoreCity | 18 mi | 5 |
| Crab OrchardCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| SalvisaCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 21 mi | 15.2 |
| KeeneCity | 23 mi | 0.1 |
| BradfordsvilleCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danville, KY in?
- Danville is in Boyle County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Danville, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Danville include 40422.
- What is the population of Danville, KY?
- About 17,327 people live in Danville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danville?
- Nearby places include Junction City (3.5 mi), Burgin (8.4 mi), Perryville (9.8 mi), Stanford (9.8 mi), Harrodsburg (9.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023