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Trimble County, KY
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Trimble County, Kentucky.
Population
8,550
Land area
148sq mi
People per sq mi
58
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Trimble County
Trimble County at a glance
- Trimble County is 50% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,027, 4% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $172,000 (16% below Kentucky) and median rent is $863 a month.
- Its largest cities are Milton (637) and Bedford (386).
Local data for Trimble County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Trimble County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,027
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$172,000
Prices +15.8% in a year
Median rent
$863/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.1%
Median age
43.3
Average commute
27.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,048), German Americans (1,020), Scottish Americans (243).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,661
1,022 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,257
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.1M
FY 2026, $6,143 per person
PPP loans
$3.3M
259 loans, 498 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,749
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Trimble County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.7%
- Carpooled13.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home4.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Trimble County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
187
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone26 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Trimble County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Trimble County, KY?
- Milton is the largest city or town in Trimble County, with about 637 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Trimble County?
- Trimble County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40006, 40045.
- What is the population of Trimble County, KY?
- About 8,550 people live in Trimble County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Trimble County?
- Trimble County borders Clark County, IN, Oldham County, Jefferson County, IN, Henry County, Carroll County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023