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Rowan County, KY
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Rowan County, Kentucky.
Population
24,578
Land area
280sq mi
People per sq mi
88
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Rowan County
Rowan County at a glance
- The median household income is $54,321, 15% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,800 (21% below Kentucky) and median rent is $825 a month.
- Its largest cities are Morehead (6,870), Lakeview Heights (332) and Farmers (206).
Local data for Rowan County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools12
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks12
- Post Offices5
- Parks11
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants78
- Affordable Housing4
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment9
- Private Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places12
Housing and community stats
Rowan County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,321
Poverty rate
24.2%
Median home value
$161,800
Prices +12.1% in a year
Median rent
$825/mo
Homeownership
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.9%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
24.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,009), Irish Americans (2,878), Scottish Americans (530).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,051
10,626 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,123
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $5,796 per person
PPP loans
$19.6M
710 loans, 3,927 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$48.4K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Rowan County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.3%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked7.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rowan County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
415
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
198
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone12 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Rowan County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Rowan County, KY?
- Morehead is the largest city or town in Rowan County, with about 6,870 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Rowan County?
- Rowan County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40313, 40351.
- What is the population of Rowan County, KY?
- About 24,578 people live in Rowan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Rowan County?
- Rowan County borders Carter County, Fleming County, Morgan County, Lewis County, Bath County, Elliott County, Menifee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023