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Springfield, KY
City in Washington County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40061.
Population
2,899
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
705
ZIP codes
1
Springfield and its ZIP codes
Springfield at a glance
- Springfield is about 6.1 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,750, 24% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $168,600 (18% below Kentucky) and median rent is $816 a month.
Local data for Springfield, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Springfield, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,750
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$816/mo
Homeownership
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
44.5
Average commute
17.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (331), German Americans (212), Italian Americans (48).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Springfield.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,040
3,569 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,816
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.41M
FY 2026, $6,852 per person
PPP loans
$1.29M
2 loans, 216 jobs reported
How people get to work
Springfield, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled13.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 17.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Springfield, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
178
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
51.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone15 historic places
ZIP codes in Springfield
1 in or overlapping Springfield. Population shown
Cities near Springfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LebanonCity | 8.4 mi | 6.8 |
| MackvilleCity | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| WillisburgCity | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| St. MaryCity | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| LorettoCity | 10 mi | 3.2 |
| BradfordsvilleCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| RaywickCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| ChaplinCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| BardstownCity | 15 mi | 12.1 |
| PerryvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BloomfieldCity | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| FairfieldCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| New HavenCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| HarrodsburgCity | 22 mi | 6.9 |
| TaylorsvilleCity | 24 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Springfield, KY in?
- Springfield is in Washington County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Springfield, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Springfield include 40061.
- What is the population of Springfield, KY?
- About 2,899 people live in Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Springfield?
- Nearby places include Lebanon (8.4 mi), Mackville (9.2 mi), Willisburg (10 mi), St. Mary (10 mi), Loretto (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023