Barren County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 9 ZIP codes · 8 cities
9
ZIP codes
44,544
population (2021)
+5.6%
pop change since 2010
21009
FIPS code
Barren County ZIP code map
About Barren County
Barren County is located in Kentucky and contains 9 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 44,544 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.6% from 42,173 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Barren County is 21009.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 44,544 |
| 2010 population | 42,173 |
| Change | +5.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21009 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Barren County
ZIP codes for Barren County, KY (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42123 | Austin | Barren | View map |
| 42127 | Cave City | Barren | View map |
| 42130 | Eighty Eight | Barren | View map |
| 42131 | Etoile | Barren | View map |
| 42141 | Glasgow | Barren | View map |
| 42142 | Glasgow | Barren | View map |
| 42152 | Hiseville | Barren | View map |
| 42156 | Lucas | Barren | View map |
| 42160 | Park City | Barren | View map |
Demographics & statistics
42,661
Population
40.4
Median age
$49,170
Median household income
$27,809
Per capita income
$178,857
Median home value
$320
Median monthly rent
81.1%
Home ownership
18.6%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
13,413
Housing units
14.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,250
Under 5
1,178
1,408
5–9
1,327
1,475
10–14
1,392
1,424
15–19
1,344
1,117
20–24
1,054
2,765
25–34
2,608
2,709
35–44
2,555
2,869
45–54
2,706
1,436
55–59
1,355
1,574
60–64
1,485
2,326
65–74
2,194
1,179
75–84
1,112
421
85+
398
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,882 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 32,779 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 7,630 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 40.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
86.5%
Two or more races
4.3%
Black or African American
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
3.2%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,145 | 86.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,908 | 4.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,556 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,413 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 500 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 366 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 186 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
20.5%
$50k–$75k
16.1%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
8.2%
$150k–$200k
3.4%
$200k+
7.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 20.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.4% |
| $200k+ | 7.6% |
| Median income | $49,170 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.7%
$50k–$100k
16.8%
$100k–$150k
15.6%
$150k–$200k
20.0%
$200k–$300k
23.9%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,857 |
| Median rent / month | $320 |
| Owner occupied | 81.1% |
| Renter occupied | 18.9% |
| Vacant | 17.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 18.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.58 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 9.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.8% |
| 3 or more | 39.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 18.0% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.3% |
| Wood | 4.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,145 | 63.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,385 | 3.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,923 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,447 | 14.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,570 | 21.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,344 | 32.0% |
| Average household size | 2.45 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 21.2% | 22.9% |
| Married | 61.9% | 61.4% |
| Separated | 0.6% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 14.5% | 7.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
41.2%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
12.2%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
5.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 484 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 503 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,341 | 41.1% |
| High school | 2,173 | 28.5% |
| College / grad school | 1,521 | 9.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.2%
Manufacturing
15.6%
Retail trade
9.8%
Other services
9.1%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Wholesale trade
8.6%
Professional & management
7.2%
Construction
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.7%
Public administration
3.0%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
1.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.0% |
| Service | 12.8% |
| Sales & office | 28.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 13.9% |
| Self-employed | 11.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.3% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 16.9 |
Poverty
All people
18.6%
Under 18 years
22.8%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
8.9%
Female-led households
34.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.6% |
| Retirement income | 38.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.8% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Heart disease | 7.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.4% |
| No physical activity | 29.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 66.3% |
| Visited dentist | 42.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,013 | 6.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 23.3% |
| 65 and over | 48.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 38.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,233 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 688 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 538 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 69 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 41,545 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 41,254 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 31,839 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 291 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,116 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 549 | 27.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 7,519 | 17.6% |
| French | 5,114 | 12% |
| Italian | 2,818 | 6.6% |
| Dutch | 138 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 86 | 0.2% |
| German | 56 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 22 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.7% |
| Internet access | 93.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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