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Taylor County, KY
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Taylor County, Kentucky.
Population
26,397
Land area
266sq mi
People per sq mi
99
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Taylor County
Taylor County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $60,456 a year, 5% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,200 (15% below Kentucky) and median rent is $718 a month.
Local data for Taylor County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Taylor County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,456
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$174,200
Prices -0.5% in a year
Median rent
$718/mo
Homeownership
68.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
37.8
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,968), German Americans (2,261), Scottish Americans (490).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,643
11,564 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,058
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $6,505 per person
PPP loans
$33.2M
1,278 loans, 5,092 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$29.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Taylor County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.2%
- Worked from home9.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Taylor County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
336
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
51.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Taylor County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Taylor County, KY?
- Campbellsville is the largest city or town in Taylor County, with about 11,622 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Taylor County?
- Taylor County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42718, 42733, 42758.
- What is the population of Taylor County, KY?
- About 26,397 people live in Taylor County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Taylor County?
- Taylor County borders Marion County, Adair County, Casey County, Larue County, Green County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023