Hyden
City in Leslie County, Kentucky

Hyden is a city in Leslie County, Kentucky, with 303 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 922 ft (281 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Combs, 11.7 miles NE.
- 303residents (2020 Census)
- 922 ftelevation · 281 m
- 1.3 sq miland area · 3.4 km²
- 234 / sq mipopulation density
- 41766ZIP code
About Hyden
Hyden is a home rule-class city in and the county seat of Leslie County, Kentucky, United States. As of the 2020 census, Hyden had a population of 303. It is located at the junction of U.S. Route 421 and Kentucky Route 80, along the Middle Fork of the Kentucky River.
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Living in Hyden
- Median household income
- $56,458
- Median home value
- $109,200
- Median rent
- $428/mo
- Median age
- 59.8
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Hyden had 303 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 303 |
|---|---|
| Density | 234 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Hyden at a glance
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
|---|---|
| County | Leslie County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 303 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.30 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km²) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.1568° N, 83.3758° W |
| ZIP code | 41766 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2138908 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Hyden
- Combs11.7 mi NE
- Hazard12.1 mi NE
- Diablock12.3 mi NE
- Jeff13.6 mi E
- Buckhorn14.1 mi N
- Oneida17.0 mi NW
- Vicco17.8 mi E
- Loyall21.1 mi S
- Coxton21.4 mi S
- Blackey21.5 mi E
- Manchester21.7 mi W
- Harlan21.8 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Hyden
What county is Hyden in?
Hyden is in Leslie County, Kentucky.
What is the population of Hyden, KY?
303 people lived in Hyden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Hyden, KY?
The ZIP code of Hyden is 41766.
What is the elevation of Hyden?
922 feet (281 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Hyden?
Combs (11.7 mi), Hazard (12.1 mi), Diablock (12.3 mi), Jeff (13.6 mi), Buckhorn (14.1 mi).
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