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Hancock County, KY
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Hancock County, Kentucky.
Population
9,034
Land area
188sq mi
People per sq mi
48
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Hancock County
Hancock County at a glance
- Hancock County is 58% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,464, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,200 (31% below Kentucky) and median rent is $740 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Lewisport (2,057) and Hawesville (1,188).
Local data for Hancock County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Hancock County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,464
Poverty rate
16.2%
Median home value
$141,200
Prices +4.0% in a year
Median rent
$740/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,237), German Americans (1,072), French Americans (247).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$90,688
3,627 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,598
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$57.3M
FY 2026, $6,304 per person
PPP loans
$6.3M
217 loans, 833 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Hancock County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.5%
- Carpooled10.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home3.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Hancock County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
202
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
49.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Hancock County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Hancock County, KY?
- Lewisport is the largest city or town in Hancock County, with about 2,057 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Hancock County?
- Hancock County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42348, 42351.
- What is the population of Hancock County, KY?
- About 9,034 people live in Hancock County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Hancock County?
- Hancock County borders Daviess County, Ohio County, Breckinridge County, Spencer County, IN, Perry County, IN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023