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Wolfe County, KY
2 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Wolfe County, Kentucky.
Population
6,443
Land area
222sq mi
People per sq mi
29
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Wolfe County
Wolfe County at a glance
- Wolfe County is 75% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $30,417 a year, 52% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $75,800 (63% below Kentucky) and median rent is $501 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Campton (272) and Hazel Green (33).
Local data for Wolfe County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Wolfe County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$30,417
Poverty rate
37.7%
Median home value
$75,800
Median rent
$501/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.7%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
32.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (348), Irish Americans (346), Scottish Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
7.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$40,079
1,594 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,741
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.4M
FY 2026, $7,381 per person
PPP loans
$3.1M
186 loans, 507 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$14.2K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Wolfe County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 32.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Wolfe County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
420
Most often thunderstorm wind
July high / Jan low
85° / 27°F
51.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Wolfe County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Wolfe County, KY?
- Campton is the largest city or town in Wolfe County, with about 272 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Wolfe County?
- Wolfe County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41301, 41332, 41360, 41365.
- What is the population of Wolfe County, KY?
- About 6,443 people live in Wolfe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Wolfe County?
- Wolfe County borders Morgan County, Breathitt County, Powell County, Magoffin County, Lee County, Menifee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023