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Georgetown, KY
City in Scott County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40324.
Population
39,117
Land area
17.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,211
ZIP codes
1
Georgetown and its ZIP codes
Georgetown at a glance
- Georgetown is about 19 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 6th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $80,088 a year, 26% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $265,400 (29% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,255 a month.
Local data for Georgetown, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Georgetown, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,088
Poverty rate
12.1%
Median home value
$265,400
Median rent
$1,255/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
34.1%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,832), Irish Americans (4,370), Mexican Americans (1,561).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Georgetown.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,568
31,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,861
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$316M
FY 2026, $5,527 per person
PPP loans
$63.3M
1,099 loans, 8,623 jobs reported
How people get to work
Georgetown, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.6%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Georgetown, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
311
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
97
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
ZIP codes in Georgetown
1 in or overlapping Georgetown. Population shown
Cities near Georgetown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Stamping GroundCity | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MidwayCity | 9.4 mi | 1.4 |
| SadievilleCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 14 mi | 283.9 |
| ParisCity | 14 mi | 7.9 |
| VersaillesCity | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| CynthianaCity | 17 mi | 4.6 |
| FrankfortCity | 18 mi | 14.8 |
| CorinthCity | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| KeeneCity | 21 mi | 0.1 |
| MillersburgCity | 22 mi | 0.4 |
| BerryCity | 22 mi | 0.3 |
| MontereyCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| NicholasvilleCity | 23 mi | 15.2 |
| North MiddletownCity | 24 mi | 0.3 |
| LawrenceburgCity | 24 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Georgetown, KY in?
- Georgetown is in Scott County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Georgetown, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Georgetown include 40324.
- What is the population of Georgetown, KY?
- About 39,117 people live in Georgetown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Georgetown?
- Nearby places include Stamping Ground (8.5 mi), Midway (9.4 mi), Sadieville (11 mi), Lexington-Fayette (14 mi), Paris (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023