Anchorage

City in Jefferson County, Kentucky

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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.

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, KY population

Anchorage had 2,500 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,500
Density845 per sq mi (326 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Anchorage at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyJefferson County
TypeCity
Population2,500 (2020)
Land area2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Water area0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²)
Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Coordinates38.2700° N, 85.5378° W
ZIP code40223
Official websitecityofanchorage.org
Census code (GEOID)2101504

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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