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Hebron, Kentucky
Area around Hebron, Kentucky
Area around Hebron, Kentucky
Location within Boone County and the state of Kentucky
Location within Boone County and the state of Kentucky
Country United States
State Kentucky
County Boone
Area
 • Total 6.43 sq mi (16.65 km2)
 • Land 6.42 sq mi (16.62 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 6,195
 • Density 965.10/sq mi (372.64/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
41048
Area code(s) (859)
FIPS code 21-35542
GNIS feature ID 493986

Hebron is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Boone County, Kentucky, United States. The city is named after the Biblical city of Hebron. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 5,929. It is home to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, which serves Cincinnati and the Tri-State (Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana) area.

History

Hebron, Kentucky (c. 1910)
Hebron, c. 1910

Previously known as Briar Thicket and possibly Hecla, the community post office established in 1858 was named for the local Hebron Lutheran Church.

Geography

Hebron is located in northern Boone County, on the western edge of the Cincinnati-Covington suburbs. Interstate 275 forms the northern edge of the CDP, with the CDP of Francisville to the north. The center of Hebron is focused around the intersection of Kentucky Route 20 and Kentucky Route 237, located 3 miles (5 km) west of the entrance to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Downtown Cincinnati is 16 miles (26 km) to the east of Hebron by I-275 and I-75/71.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Hebron has a total area of 6.4 square miles (16.7 km2), of which 0.012 square miles (0.03 km2), or 0.18%, is water.

Culture

Media

Hebron is served by one daily newspaper, The Kentucky Enquirer (an edition of The Cincinnati Enquirer), and by one weekly newspaper, The Boone County Recorder. Hebron is also served by twelve television stations and many radio stations as part of the Greater Cincinnati media market.

Movies that were filmed in part in Hebron include Airborne which shows portions of KY 8 and KY 20.

Transportation

Air

Hebron is served by (and is home to) Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (IATA: CVGICAO: KCVGFAA LID: CVG) which is a hub for Delta Air Lines and DHL Aviation, along with focus city for Allegiant Air and Frontier Airlines.

Highways

Hebron is served by one major interstate highway. Interstate 275 is an outer-belt highway through Northern Kentucky.

It is also served by numerous state highways: Kentucky Route 237 (North Bend Road), Kentucky Route 20 (Petersburg Road), and formerly Kentucky Route 3168 (Limaburg Road).

ARTIMIS is Greater Cincinnati's interstate information service. Current highway conditions are available 24/7 locally by dialing 511. For out-of-town drivers or "511"-disabled phone systems, one can call 513-333-3333.

In 2010, work on the KY 237 bridge over I-275 finished, with additional sidewalk and storm drain work.

Bus service

Hebron is served by the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky (TANK) which serves Northern Kentucky and operates bus links in Cincinnati at Metro's main Government Square hub.

Historic places

Hebron Deposit Bank
Hebron Deposit Bank

The following have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places:

  • J.M. Aylor House
  • Allie Corn House
  • Cave Johnson House
  • Crisler-Crisler Mounds Site
  • Hebron Deposit Bank
  • Rev. Robert E. Kirtley House

Economy

Hebron is home to major operations/headquarters such as:

  • Amazon.com Regional Fulfillment Centers in World Park (4 of 15 nationwide)
  • Wayfair Fulfillment Center
  • DHL eCommerce Distribution Center
  • Anderson Manufacturing, a manufacturer of rifles, parts and accessories

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 6,195
U.S. Decennial Census

Notable people

  • Geoff Davis, U.S. Representative, Kentucky's 4th congressional district
  • Jason Johnson, Major League Baseball pitcher
  • Max Montoya, former NFL guard for Cincinnati Bengals and Oakland Raiders
  • John Graves, captain of Culpeper County Militia and First Lieutenant of 8th Virginia Regiment during American Revolution

See also

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