Buckner
Census-designated place in Oldham County, Kentucky
Buckner is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oldham County, Kentucky, with 5,785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 823 ft (251 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crestwood, 3.5 miles S.
- 5,785residents (2020 Census)
- 823 ftelevation · 251 m
- 8.6 sq miland area · 22.4 km²
- 670 / sq mipopulation density
- 40010ZIP code
About Buckner
Buckner is a census-designated place (CDP) in Oldham County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 5,837 at the 2020 census.
Oldham County High School is located in Buckner. The town and the school were hit by an EF2 tornado on April 2, 2024.
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Living in Buckner
- Median household income
- $164,219
- Median home value
- $425,400
- Median rent
- $1,762/mo
- Median age
- 36.5
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Buckner had 5,785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 670 per sq mi (259 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Buckner at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Oldham County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,785 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.64 sq mi (22.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi (0.46 km²) |
| Elevation | 823 ft (251 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.3899° N, 85.4526° W |
| ZIP code | 40010 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2110648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Buckner
- Crestwood3.5 mi S
- La Grange4.1 mi E
- Pewee Valley5.7 mi S
- Orchard Grass Hills6.1 mi SW
- Westport6.1 mi N
- Coldstream6.6 mi SW
- Worthington Hills6.9 mi SW
- Goshen7.2 mi W
- Fincastle7.4 mi SW
- River Bluff8.3 mi W
- Prospect9.0 mi W
- Creekside9.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Buckner
What county is Buckner in?
Buckner is in Oldham County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Buckner, KY?
5,785 people lived in Buckner at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Buckner, KY?
The ZIP code of Buckner is 40010.
What is the elevation of Buckner?
823 feet (251 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Buckner?
Crestwood (3.5 mi), La Grange (4.1 mi), Pewee Valley (5.7 mi), Orchard Grass Hills (6.1 mi), Westport (6.1 mi).
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