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Pendleton County, KY
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Pendleton County, Kentucky.
Population
14,723
Land area
277sq mi
People per sq mi
53
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Pendleton County
Pendleton County at a glance
- Pendleton County is 54% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,669, close to the Kentucky median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,800 (22% below Kentucky) and median rent is $793 a month.
- Its largest cities are Falmouth (2,449) and Butler (515).
Local data for Pendleton County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pendleton County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,669
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$159,800
Prices +10.6% in a year
Median rent
$793/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
15.4%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,839), Irish Americans (2,151), Scottish Americans (339).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,461
2,224 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,282
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.4M
FY 2026, $6,174 per person
PPP loans
$7.8M
251 loans, 1,274 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$15.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Pendleton County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled9.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pendleton County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
292
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
132
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Pendleton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Pendleton County, KY?
- Falmouth is the largest city or town in Pendleton County, with about 2,449 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Pendleton County?
- Pendleton County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41006, 41033, 41040.
- What is the population of Pendleton County, KY?
- About 14,723 people live in Pendleton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Pendleton County?
- Pendleton County borders Clermont County, OH, Kenton County, Campbell County, Grant County, Harrison County, Bracken County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023