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 communities in Kentucky. One of Kentucky's communities — a leafy, historic east-end enclave known for its antebellum homes, the Anchorage Trail.
Anchorage Kentucky Post Office SummerPhoto: STONE8HENGE (talk) · Public domainFront and eastern side of the Anchorage Presbyterian Manse, located at 1302 Bellewood Road in Anchorage, Kentucky, United States. Built in 1910, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Photo: Nyttend · Public domainEastern end of the Anchorage Railway Depot, located at 11507 Park Road in Anchorage, Kentucky, United States. Built in 1900 and now the Sea Hag restaurant, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Home prices in Anchorage
The median listing price in Anchorage is $1,149,750.
Top places in Anchorage
The Anchorage Trail
Wagner Park and the Anchorage Historic District.
Owl Creek Country Club (nearby).
Commuting from Anchorage
Approximate drive to downtown Louisville: ~30 minutes (estimate; varies with traffic and route).
TARC bus routes serve the area (verify current routes at ridetarc.org).
Schools in Anchorage
Public schools: Jefferson County Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Anchorage FAQs
What is the housing market like in Anchorage, KY? The median listing price in Anchorage is $1,149,750. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 2026
How is the commute from Anchorage, KY? Approximate drive to downtown Louisville: ~30 minutes (estimate; varies with traffic and route).
Which school district serves Anchorage, KY? Anchorage is served by Jefferson County Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
