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London, KY
City in Laurel County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40741.
Population
7,561
Land area
12.7sq mi
People per sq mi
597
ZIP codes
1
London and its ZIP codes
London at a glance
- London is about 5.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 60th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $47,591 a year, 25% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,200 (17% below Kentucky) and median rent is $815 a month.
Local data for London, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools10
- Libraries1
- Banks20
- Post Offices1
- Parks9
- Grocery Stores9
- Restaurants94
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
London, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,591
Poverty rate
30.2%
Median home value
$170,200
Median rent
$815/mo
Homeownership
47.2%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
40.0
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (743), German Americans (429), Italian Americans (253).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Laurel County. PPP loans are for London.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,304
26,104 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,825
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$457M
FY 2026, $7,302 per person
PPP loans
$47.5M
850 loans, 6,952 jobs reported
How people get to work
London, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.0%
- Carpooled13.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home15.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
London, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
671
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
30
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
51.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
ZIP codes in London
1 in or overlapping London. Population shown
Cities near London
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North CorbinCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.7 |
| CorbinCity | 8.8 mi | 7.9 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 2.1 |
| RockholdsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| LivingstonCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 18 mi | 2.7 |
| ManchesterCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 8 |
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| WilliamsburgCity | 23 mi | 4.2 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 4.8 |
| Mount VernonCity | 25 mi | 2.8 |
| EmlynCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.7 |
| McKeeCity | 26 mi | 2.4 |
| Pleasant ViewCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| FergusonCity | 28 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is London, KY in?
- London is in Laurel County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in London, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping London include 40741.
- What is the population of London, KY?
- About 7,561 people live in London, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near London?
- Nearby places include North Corbin (6.8 mi), Corbin (8.8 mi), East Bernstadt (9 mi), Rockholds (16 mi), Livingston (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023