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Melbourne, KY
City in Campbell County, Kentucky.
Population
627
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
751
ZIP codes
0
Melbourne and its ZIP codes
Melbourne at a glance
- Melbourne is about 6.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,000, 26% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $166,200 (19% below Kentucky) and median rent is $638 a month.
Local data for Melbourne, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Melbourne, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,000
Poverty rate
24.3%
Median home value
$166,200
Median rent
$638/mo
Homeownership
95.1%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
46.5
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (204), Irish Americans (55), Scottish Americans (31).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for Melbourne.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,130
32,037 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,948
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$540M
FY 2026, $5,798 per person
How people get to work
Melbourne, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.0%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home15.3%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Melbourne, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
356
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
335
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Cities near Melbourne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Coldstream, OHCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 2.8 |
| Silver GroveCity | 1.8 mi | 1.2 |
| CrestviewCity | 2.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Salem Heights, OHCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 1.6 |
| Fruit Hill, OHCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.3 |
| Forestville, OHCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 3.7 |
| Sherwood, OHCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Cold SpringCity | 3.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Cherry Grove, OHCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Highland HeightsCity | 4.7 mi | 2.6 |
| AlexandriaCity | 4.9 mi | 6.9 |
| Withamsville, OHCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Turpin Hills, OHCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3 |
| Dry Run, OHCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 4.8 |
| Fort ThomasCity | 5.7 mi | 5.7 |
| SouthgateCity | 5.8 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Melbourne, KY in?
- Melbourne is in Campbell County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Melbourne, KY?
- About 627 people live in Melbourne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Melbourne?
- Nearby places include Coldstream, OH (1.4 mi), Silver Grove (1.8 mi), Crestview (2.6 mi), Salem Heights, OH (2.7 mi), Fruit Hill, OH (2.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023