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Powell County, KY
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Powell County, Kentucky.
Population
13,038
Land area
179sq mi
People per sq mi
73
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Powell County
Powell County at a glance
- Powell County is 37% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $40,309, 37% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $141,100 (31% below Kentucky) and median rent is $747 a month.
- Its largest cities are Stanton (3,218) and Clay City (1,204).
Local data for Powell County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powell County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,309
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$141,100
Prices +10.5% in a year
Median rent
$747/mo
Homeownership
68.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.8%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
26.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,328), German Americans (957), French Americans (381).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,654
3,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,268
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$81.9M
FY 2026, $6,238 per person
PPP loans
$9.2M
311 loans, 1,591 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$34.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Powell County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled6.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powell County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
533
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
96
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Powell County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Powell County, KY?
- Stanton is the largest city or town in Powell County, with about 3,218 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Powell County?
- Powell County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40312, 40376, 40380.
- What is the population of Powell County, KY?
- About 13,038 people live in Powell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Powell County?
- Powell County borders Clark County, Montgomery County, Estill County, Lee County, Wolfe County, Menifee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023