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West Point, KY
City in Hardin County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40177.
Population
1,025
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
385
ZIP codes
1
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 3.3 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $37,449, 41% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,000 (56% below Kentucky) and median rent is $788 a month.
Local data for West Point, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
West Point, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,449
Poverty rate
32.1%
Median home value
$91,000
Median rent
$788/mo
Homeownership
58.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.9%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (96), Irish Americans (75), Polish Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,921
48,702 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,679
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $10,511 per person
PPP loans
$942K
23 loans, 126 jobs reported
How people get to work
West Point, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.2%
- Carpooled5.6%
- Public transit2.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home3.4%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
451
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
308
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
53.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
ZIP codes in West Point
1 in or overlapping West Point. Population shown
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MuldraughCity | 4 mi | 0.5 |
| Fort KnoxCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 20.3 |
| Laconia, INTown | 7.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Doe ValleyCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.1 |
| Elizabeth, INTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| RadcliffCity | 12 mi | 13.4 |
| Vine GroveCity | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| BrandenburgCity | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| EkronCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| HollyvillaCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| New Middletown, INTown | 13 mi | 0 |
| Mauckport, INTown | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ShepherdsvilleCity | 14 mi | 16.3 |
| BrooksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.5 |
| HillviewCity | 15 mi | 6.7 |
| Fox ChaseCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, KY in?
- West Point is in Hardin County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in West Point, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping West Point include 40177.
- What is the population of West Point, KY?
- About 1,025 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Muldraugh (4 mi), Fort Knox (6.7 mi), Laconia, IN (7.9 mi), Doe Valley (8.6 mi), Elizabeth, IN (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023