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Meade County, KY
4 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Meade County, Kentucky.
Population
30,158
Land area
305sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Meade County
Meade County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $74,355 a year, 17% more than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $207,900 and median rent is $1,026 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Brandenburg (2,937), Doe Valley (1,776) and Muldraugh (1,127).
Local data for Meade County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meade County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$74,355
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$207,900
Prices +1.0% in a year
Median rent
$1,026/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (4,207), German Americans (3,610), Italian Americans (600).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,881
5,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,259
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$184M
FY 2026, $6,119 per person
PPP loans
$24.72M
872 loans, 3,586 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$75.09K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Meade County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.1%
- Carpooled7.0%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meade County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
286
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Meade County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Meade County, KY?
- Brandenburg is the largest city or town in Meade County, with about 2,937 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Meade County?
- Meade County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40104, 40108, 40117, 40142, 40155.
- What is the population of Meade County, KY?
- About 30,158 people live in Meade County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Meade County?
- Meade County borders Hardin County, Harrison County, IN, Breckinridge County, Perry County, IN, Crawford County, IN.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023