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Leitchfield, KY
City in Grayson County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42754.
Population
6,819
Land area
10.8sq mi
People per sq mi
634
ZIP codes
1
Leitchfield and its ZIP codes
Leitchfield at a glance
- Leitchfield is about 5.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 69th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $44,347 a year, 30% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,100 (23% below Kentucky) and median rent is $621 a month.
Local data for Leitchfield, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leitchfield, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,347
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$159,100
Median rent
$621/mo
Homeownership
49.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.4%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,020), German Americans (552), Italian Americans (223).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grayson County. PPP loans are for Leitchfield.
Unemployment rate
5.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,185
7,242 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,616
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$559M
FY 2026, $21,168 per person
PPP loans
$23.8M
559 loans, 3,237 jobs reported
How people get to work
Leitchfield, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leitchfield, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
49.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
ZIP codes in Leitchfield
1 in or overlapping Leitchfield. Population shown
Cities near Leitchfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClarksonCity | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| Big CliftyCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.4 |
| CaneyvilleCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| BrownsvilleCity | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| UptonCity | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| SonoraCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| CeciliaCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| HardinsburgCity | 22 mi | 3.5 |
| BonnievilleCity | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| RineyvilleCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| RosineCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| MunfordvilleCity | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| FordsvilleCity | 26 mi | 0.4 |
| IrvingtonCity | 27 mi | 1 |
| ElizabethtownCity | 27 mi | 28 |
| Vine GroveCity | 28 mi | 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leitchfield, KY in?
- Leitchfield is in Grayson County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Leitchfield, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leitchfield include 42754.
- What is the population of Leitchfield, KY?
- About 6,819 people live in Leitchfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leitchfield?
- Nearby places include Clarkson (3.2 mi), Big Clifty (8 mi), Caneyville (12 mi), Brownsville (20 mi), Upton (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023