Adair County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
18,932
population (2021)
+1.5%
pop change since 2010
21001
FIPS code
Adair County ZIP code map
About Adair County
Adair County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,932 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.5% from 18,656 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Adair County is 21001.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,932 |
| 2010 population | 18,656 |
| Change | +1.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21001 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Adair County
ZIP codes for Adair County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42715 | Breeding | Adair | View map |
| 42720 | Cane Valley | Adair | View map |
| 42728 | Columbia | Adair | View map |
| 42741 | Glens Fork | Adair | View map |
| 42742 | Gradyville | Adair | View map |
| 42753 | Knifley | Adair | View map |
Demographics & statistics
17,540
Population
41.5
Median age
$49,861
Median household income
$26,821
Per capita income
$104,180
Median home value
$299
Median monthly rent
82.9%
Home ownership
8.0%
Poverty rate
5.2%
Unemployment
6,537
Housing units
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
511
Under 5
317
531
5–9
330
601
10–14
373
840
15–19
521
957
20–24
594
1,188
25–34
736
1,159
35–44
719
1,375
45–54
852
743
55–59
460
777
60–64
482
1,329
65–74
825
601
75–84
372
214
85+
133
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,292 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,248 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 3,474 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90%
Two or more races
5.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Black or African American
1.7%
Asian
0.4%
Other race
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,161 | 90% |
| Two or more races | 912 | 5.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 424 | 2.4% |
| Black or African American | 307 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 73 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 61 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.5%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
5.6%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
20.5%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
29.7%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.3% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $49,861 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.6%
$50k–$100k
19.4%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,180 |
| Median rent / month | $299 |
| Owner occupied | 82.9% |
| Renter occupied | 17.1% |
| Vacant | 11.3% |
| Single-family detached | 81.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 16.3% |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.01 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 26.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 17.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.2% |
| 3 or more | 38.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.7% |
| Electricity | 69.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 11.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,391 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 256 | 2.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,152 | 10.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,633 | 18.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,824 | 39.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,362 | 30.2% |
| Average household size | 3.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.8% | 14.7% |
| Married | 52.0% | 59.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 15.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.2%
HS graduate
40.0%
Some college, no degree
22.0%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
6.7%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 139 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 0.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,527 | 50.7% |
| High school | 706 | 32.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,824 | 9.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Manufacturing
21.6%
Retail trade
21.6%
Professional & management
10.9%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Public administration
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Other services
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 10.1% |
| Sales & office | 18.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.8% |
| Production & transportation | 27.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.4% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.9% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
8.0%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
7.3%
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
9.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.7% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 5.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 33.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 28.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.7% |
| No physical activity | 28.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 19.4% |
| Poor mental health | 15.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 9.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 61.6% |
| Visited dentist | 39.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.3% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,011 | 17.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 10.2% |
| 18–64 years | 15.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.0% |
| Public insurance | 36.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 23.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,712 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 114 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 40 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,995 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 16,947 | 97.4% |
| Born in different state | 12,749 | 63.5% |
| Foreign born | 48 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 545 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 117 | 4.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,378 | 13.6% |
| Arab | 2,208 | 12.6% |
| Italian | 1,455 | 8.3% |
| English | 66 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 64 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 34 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 31 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.4% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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