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Paris, KY
City in Bourbon County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40361.
Population
10,160
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,279
ZIP codes
1
Paris and its ZIP codes
Paris at a glance
- Paris is about 11 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- Households here earn a median of $55,839 a year, 12% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $186,300 (9% below Kentucky) and median rent is $832 a month.
Local data for Paris, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Paris, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,839
Poverty rate
16.9%
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$832/mo
Homeownership
54.1%
Bachelor's or higher
25.0%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (838), Irish Americans (732), Mexican Americans (496).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bourbon County. PPP loans are for Paris.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,105
7,068 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,704
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$161M
FY 2026, $7,959 per person
PPP loans
$36.4M
767 loans, 4,245 jobs reported
How people get to work
Paris, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone69.8%
- Carpooled15.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home9.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Paris, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
248
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
81
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
ZIP codes in Paris
1 in or overlapping Paris. Population shown
Cities near Paris
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| North MiddletownCity | 9.7 mi | 0.3 |
| MillersburgCity | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CynthianaCity | 12 mi | 4.6 |
| GeorgetownCity | 14 mi | 17.7 |
| WinchesterCity | 15 mi | 9.2 |
| CarlisleCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Lexington-FayetteUrban County | 16 mi | 283.9 |
| SharpsburgCity | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| SadievilleCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount SterlingCity | 20 mi | 4.5 |
| MidwayCity | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| Stamping GroundCity | 23 mi | 0.6 |
| BerryCity | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| CamargoCity | 25 mi | 2.2 |
| CorinthCity | 26 mi | 2.1 |
| Mount OlivetCity | 26 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paris, KY in?
- Paris is in Bourbon County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Paris, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Paris include 40361.
- What is the population of Paris, KY?
- About 10,160 people live in Paris, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paris?
- Nearby places include North Middletown (9.7 mi), Millersburg (9.9 mi), Cynthiana (12 mi), Georgetown (14 mi), Winchester (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023