Ballard County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
7,695
population (2021)
-6.7%
pop change since 2010
21007
FIPS code
Ballard County ZIP code map
About Ballard County
Ballard County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,695 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.7% from 8,249 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Ballard County is 21007.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,695 |
| 2010 population | 8,249 |
| Change | -6.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21007 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Ballard County
ZIP codes for Ballard County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42022 | Bandana | Ballard | View map |
| 42024 | Barlow | Ballard | View map |
| 42056 | La Center | Ballard | View map |
| 42060 | Lovelaceville | Ballard | View map |
| 42087 | Wickliffe | Ballard | View map |
Demographics & statistics
5,283
Population
47.2
Median age
$54,566
Median household income
$28,970
Per capita income
$107,067
Median home value
$420
Median monthly rent
80.9%
Home ownership
17.5%
Poverty rate
2.6%
Unemployment
2,257
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
107
Under 5
116
144
5–9
154
129
10–14
138
140
15–19
150
190
20–24
204
222
25–34
239
282
35–44
303
321
45–54
345
213
55–59
228
214
60–64
231
322
65–74
347
197
75–84
211
66
85+
70
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 984 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 4,299 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,213 | 24.1% |
| Median age | 47.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.5%
Black or African American
5.3%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,806 | 90.5% |
| Black or African American | 282 | 5.3% |
| Two or more races | 166 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.8%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
18.0%
$75k–$100k
9.2%
$100k–$150k
14.5%
$150k–$200k
6.3%
$200k+
5.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.3% |
| $200k+ | 5.2% |
| Median income | $54,566 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.9%
$50k–$100k
31.6%
$100k–$150k
12.4%
$150k–$200k
13.5%
$200k–$300k
17.7%
$300k–$500k
4.8%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $107,067 |
| Median rent / month | $420 |
| Owner occupied | 80.9% |
| Renter occupied | 19.1% |
| Vacant | 24.5% |
| Single-family detached | 70.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 17.7% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 15.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 24.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.7% |
| 3 or more | 30.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 31.3% |
| Electricity | 42.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,067 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 142 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 374 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 421 | 21.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 490 | 24.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 771 | 39.9% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Married | 56.6% | 50.6% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 11.5% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
42.5%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
13.7%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
6.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 43 | 8.0% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 4.8% |
| Elementary school | 463 | 39.8% |
| High school | 268 | 25.8% |
| College / grad school | 238 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Manufacturing
14.7%
Construction
13.5%
Retail trade
9.1%
Other services
7.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Professional & management
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.5%
Agriculture & mining
4.8%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
3.3%
Public administration
1.8%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.2% |
| Service | 13.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.6% |
| Production & transportation | 13.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.2% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 9.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.0% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.8% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
17.5%
Under 18 years
33.6%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
10.1%
Female-led households
43.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.2% |
| Retirement income | 28.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.2% |
| High cholesterol | 38.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.7% |
| Cancer | 7.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 32.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 54.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 19.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 354 | 8.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 53.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,060 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 75 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 19 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 56 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,238 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,168 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,318 | 63.6% |
| Foreign born | 70 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 45 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 21 | 28.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,285 | 24.3% |
| Italian | 488 | 9.2% |
| Arab | 422 | 8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 32 | 0.6% |
| English | 29 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 91.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Explore more Kentucky ZIP codes