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Monroe County, KY
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Monroe County, Kentucky.
Population
11,269
Land area
329sq mi
People per sq mi
34
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Monroe County
Monroe County at a glance
- Monroe County is 70% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,280, 20% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,900 (44% below Kentucky) and median rent is $657 a month.
- Its largest cities are Tompkinsville (2,613), Gamaliel (352) and Fountain Run (255).
Local data for Monroe County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Monroe County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,280
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$115,900
Prices +5.5% in a year
Median rent
$657/mo
Homeownership
70.9%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
41.1
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (942), German Americans (498), Mexican Americans (483).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,779
3,247 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,281
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$61.8M
FY 2026, $5,449 per person
PPP loans
$31.8M
822 loans, 3,760 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$45K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Monroe County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Monroe County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
180
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 24°F
49.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Monroe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Monroe County, KY?
- Tompkinsville is the largest city or town in Monroe County, with about 2,613 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Monroe County?
- Monroe County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42133, 42140, 42151, 42157, 42167.
- What is the population of Monroe County, KY?
- About 11,269 people live in Monroe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Monroe County?
- Monroe County borders Barren County, Macon County, TN, Allen County, Metcalfe County, Clay County, TN, Cumberland County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023