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Fleming County, KY
3 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Fleming County, Kentucky.
Population
15,323
Land area
349sq mi
People per sq mi
44
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Fleming County
Fleming County at a glance
- Fleming County is 62% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $49,307, 23% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,700 (34% below Kentucky) and median rent is $715 a month.
- Its largest cities are Flemingsburg (2,965), Ewing (346) and Elizaville (79).
Local data for Fleming County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fleming County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,307
Poverty rate
21.2%
Median home value
$134,700
Prices +5.7% in a year
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
74.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.9%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,707), German Americans (1,659), Scottish Americans (295).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,048
3,209 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,335
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$101M
FY 2026, $6,725 per person
PPP loans
$20.6M
981 loans, 2,734 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$38.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fleming County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fleming County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
347
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fleming County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fleming County, KY?
- Flemingsburg is the largest city or town in Fleming County, with about 2,965 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fleming County?
- Fleming County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41039, 41041, 41049, 41093.
- What is the population of Fleming County, KY?
- About 15,323 people live in Fleming County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fleming County?
- Fleming County borders Rowan County, Mason County, Lewis County, Bath County, Nicholas County, Robertson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023