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Walton, KY
City in Boone County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41094.
Population
5,730
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,205
ZIP codes
1
Walton and its ZIP codes
Walton at a glance
- Walton is about 10 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 81st among 552 cities and towns in Kentucky.
- The median household income is $77,917, 22% above the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $262,200 (28% above Kentucky) and median rent is $1,306 a month.
Local data for Walton, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Walton, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,917
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$262,200
Median rent
$1,306/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
29.9
Average commute
29.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,143), Irish Americans (1,122), Italian Americans (267).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Boone County. PPP loans are for Walton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,495
105,521 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$854M
FY 2026, $6,283 per person
How people get to work
Walton, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.3%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit1.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.4%
Average one-way commute: 29.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Walton, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
488
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
45.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
ZIP codes in Walton
1 in or overlapping Walton. Population shown
Cities near Walton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VeronaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 12.2 |
| CrittendenCity | 6.2 mi | 3.4 |
| IndependenceCity | 6.7 mi | 17.7 |
| UnionCity | 6.9 mi | 3.8 |
| FlorenceCity | 8.4 mi | 11.2 |
| ElsmereCity | 9.1 mi | 2.6 |
| OakbrookCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 3.2 |
| EdgewoodCity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| ErlangerCity | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| Ryland HeightsCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| ClaryvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 7.2 |
| Crestview HillsCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| FairviewCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Taylor MillCity | 12 mi | 6.1 |
| Dry RidgeCity | 12 mi | 5.2 |
| Patriot, INTown | 12 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Walton, KY in?
- Walton is in Boone County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Walton, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Walton include 41094.
- What is the population of Walton, KY?
- About 5,730 people live in Walton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Walton?
- Nearby places include Verona (4.2 mi), Crittenden (6.2 mi), Independence (6.7 mi), Union (6.9 mi), Florence (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023