Anchorage
City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

Anchorage is a city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, with 2,500 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 712 ft (217 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hickory Hill, 2.0 miles NW.
- 2,500residents (2020 Census)
- 712 ftelevation · 217 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 845 / sq mipopulation density
- 40223ZIP code
About Anchorage
Anchorage is a home rule-class city in eastern Jefferson County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 2,500 as of the 2020 census, up from 2,348 at the 2010 census and an estimated 2,432 in 2018. It is an independent municipality surrounded by Louisville Metro and is one of the wealthiest communities in Kentucky.
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Living in Anchorage
- Median household income
- $199,375
- Median home value
- $854,200
- Median rent
- $1,578/mo
- Median age
- 37.3
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Anchorage had 2,500 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Density | 845 per sq mi (326 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Anchorage at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,500 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 712 ft (217 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.2700° N, 85.5378° W |
| ZIP code | 40223 |
| Official website | cityofanchorage.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2101504 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Anchorage
- Hickory Hill2.0 mi NW
- Sycamore2.0 mi SW
- Meadowbrook Farm2.1 mi W
- Meadow Vale2.1 mi NW
- Middletown2.1 mi SE
- Woodland Hills2.2 mi S
- Creekside2.3 mi NW
- Moorland2.3 mi W
- Blue Ridge Manor2.3 mi SW
- Rolling Hills2.4 mi W
- Wildwood2.5 mi SW
- Douglass Hills2.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Anchorage
What county is Anchorage in?
Anchorage is in Jefferson County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Anchorage, KY?
2,500 people lived in Anchorage at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Anchorage, KY?
The ZIP code of Anchorage is 40223.
What is the elevation of Anchorage?
712 feet (217 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Anchorage?
Hickory Hill (2.0 mi), Sycamore (2.0 mi), Meadowbrook Farm (2.1 mi), Meadow Vale (2.1 mi), Middletown (2.1 mi).
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