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Greenup County, KY
8 cities and towns and 7 ZIP codes in Greenup County, Kentucky.
Population
35,501
Land area
344sq mi
People per sq mi
103
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Greenup County
Greenup County at a glance
- The median household income is $60,751, 5% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $134,000 (35% below Kentucky) and median rent is $860 a month.
- Its largest cities are Flatwoods (7,269), Russell (3,676) and Raceland (2,265).
Local data for Greenup County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Greenup County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,751
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$134,000
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$860/mo
Homeownership
80.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.8%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,235), German Americans (2,875), Scottish Americans (899).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,156
7,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,155
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $7,165 per person
PPP loans
$23.7M
525 loans, 3,139 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$68.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Greenup County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Greenup County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
511
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
320
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 24°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Greenup County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Greenup County, KY?
- Flatwoods is the largest city or town in Greenup County, with about 7,269 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Greenup County?
- Greenup County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41121, 41139, 41144, 41169, 41174.
- What is the population of Greenup County, KY?
- About 35,501 people live in Greenup County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Greenup County?
- Greenup County borders Scioto County, OH, Lawrence County, OH, Boyd County, Carter County, Lewis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023