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Goshen, KY
City in Oldham County, Kentucky.
Population
989
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
5,017
ZIP codes
0
Goshen and its ZIP codes
Goshen at a glance
- Goshen is about 44 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $88,188, 38% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $307,200 (49% above Kentucky) and median rent is $2,288 a month.
Local data for Goshen, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Goshen, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$88,188
Poverty rate
3.8%
Median home value
$307,200
Median rent
$2,288/mo
Homeownership
86.5%
Bachelor's or higher
51.7%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (224), Irish Americans (128), French Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oldham County. PPP loans are for Goshen.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,912
16,995 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$87,137
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$369M
FY 2026, $5,461 per person
How people get to work
Goshen, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home19.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Goshen, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
337
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
241
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 23°F
52.9 inches of rain a year
Cities near Goshen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| River BluffCity | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| ProspectCity | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| Green SpringCity | 6.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Charlestown, INCity | 6.3 mi | 11.4 |
| Orchard Grass HillsCity | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| Utica, INTown | 6.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Brownsboro FarmCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| FincastleCity | 6.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ColdstreamCity | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| Worthington HillsCity | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Manor CreekCity | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| BarbourmeadeCity | 7.2 mi | 0.4 |
| Ten BroeckCity | 7.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Hills and DalesCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Broeck PointeCity | 7.4 mi | 0.1 |
| Spring ValleyCity | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Goshen, KY in?
- Goshen is in Oldham County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Goshen, KY?
- About 989 people live in Goshen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Goshen?
- Nearby places include River Bluff (2.5 mi), Prospect (4.1 mi), Green Spring (6.2 mi), Charlestown, IN (6.3 mi), Orchard Grass Hills (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023