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Green County, KY
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Green County, Kentucky.
Population
11,369
Land area
286sq mi
People per sq mi
40
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Green County
Green County at a glance
- Green County is 65% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $46,798, 27% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $125,000 (39% below Kentucky) and median rent is $610 a month.
- Its largest cities are Greensburg (2,106) and Summersville (592).
Local data for Green County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Green County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$46,798
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$610/mo
Homeownership
77.6%
Bachelor's or higher
17.4%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,249), German Americans (568), Scottish Americans (196).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,420
1,900 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,405
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$72.6M
FY 2026, $6,540 per person
PPP loans
$10.2M
708 loans, 1,579 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Green County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Green County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
220
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone45 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Green County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Green County, KY?
- Greensburg is the largest city or town in Green County, with about 2,106 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Green County?
- Green County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42743, 42764, 42782.
- What is the population of Green County, KY?
- About 11,369 people live in Green County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Green County?
- Green County borders Taylor County, Hart County, Adair County, Larue County, Metcalfe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023