Greenup
City in Greenup County, Kentucky

Greenup is a city in Greenup County, Kentucky, with 1,095 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 525 ft (160 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wurtland, 2.6 miles SE.
- 1,095residents (2020 Census)
- 525 ftelevation · 160 m
- 2.1 sq miland area · 5.5 km²
- 520 / sq mipopulation density
- 45636ZIP code
About Greenup
Greenup is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Greenup County, Kentucky, United States, located at the confluence of the Little Sandy River with the Ohio River. The population was 1,095 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Huntington–Ashland metropolitan area.
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Living in Greenup
- Median household income
- $40,313
- Median home value
- $143,000
- Median rent
- $890/mo
- Median age
- 48
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Greenup had 1,095 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,095 |
|---|---|
| Density | 520 per sq mi (201 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Greenup at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Greenup County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,095 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.11 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.5662° N, 82.8229° W |
| ZIP code | 45636 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2133004 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Greenup
- Wurtland2.6 mi SE
- Franklin Furnace, OH4.4 mi N
- Worthington4.9 mi E
- Raceland5.0 mi SE
- Hanging Rock, OH5.2 mi E
- Flatwoods5.9 mi SE
- Russell7.8 mi SE
- Ironton, OH8.2 mi E
- Bellefonte8.5 mi SE
- Westwood9.8 mi SE
- Ironville10.1 mi SE
- Coal Grove, OH11.3 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Greenup
What county is Greenup in?
Greenup is in Greenup County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Greenup, KY?
1,095 people lived in Greenup at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Greenup, KY?
The ZIP code of Greenup is 45636.
What is the elevation of Greenup?
525 feet (160 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Greenup?
Wurtland (2.6 mi), Franklin Furnace (4.4 mi), Worthington (4.9 mi), Raceland (5.0 mi), Hanging Rock (5.2 mi).
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