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Eminence, KY
City in Henry County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40019.
Population
2,724
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
957
ZIP codes
1
Eminence and its ZIP codes
Eminence at a glance
- Eminence is about 8.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $41,734, 35% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,600 (6% below Kentucky) and median rent is $836 a month.
Local data for Eminence, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Eminence, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,734
Poverty rate
26.6%
Median home value
$192,600
Median rent
$836/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
8.3%
Median age
36.5
Average commute
27.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (282), Irish Americans (238), German Americans (133).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henry County. PPP loans are for Eminence.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,456
3,044 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,028
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $6,546 per person
PPP loans
$3.4M
95 loans, 436 jobs reported
How people get to work
Eminence, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.9%
- Carpooled20.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Eminence, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
227
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 20°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Eminence
1 in or overlapping Eminence. Population shown
Cities near Eminence
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PleasurevilleCity | 4.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SmithfieldCity | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| New CastleCity | 4.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CampbellsburgCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 11 mi | 10 |
| La GrangeCity | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| SimpsonvilleCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| BucknerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 8.6 |
| GratzCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CrestwoodCity | 16 mi | 4 |
| Pewee ValleyCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| MontereyCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| BedfordCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WestportCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| WorthvilleCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| Orchard Grass HillsCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Eminence, KY in?
- Eminence is in Henry County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Eminence, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Eminence include 40019.
- What is the population of Eminence, KY?
- About 2,724 people live in Eminence, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Eminence?
- Nearby places include Pleasureville (4.1 mi), Smithfield (4.2 mi), New Castle (4.8 mi), Campbellsburg (11 mi), Shelbyville (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023