Boyd County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 3 cities
6
ZIP codes
47,899
population (2021)
-3.3%
pop change since 2010
21019
FIPS code
Boyd County ZIP code map
About Boyd County
Boyd County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 47,899 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.3% from 49,542 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Boyd County is 21019.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 47,899 |
| 2010 population | 49,542 |
| Change | -3.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21019 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Boyd County
ZIP codes for Boyd County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41101 | Ashland | Boyd | View map |
| 41102 | Ashland | Boyd | View map |
| 41105 | Ashland | Boyd | View map |
| 41114 | Ashland | Boyd | View map |
| 41129 | Catlettsburg | Boyd | View map |
| 41168 | Rush | Boyd | View map |
Demographics & statistics
52,482
Population
42.2
Median age
$59,552
Median household income
$31,835
Per capita income
$137,650
Median home value
$788
Median monthly rent
74.5%
Home ownership
18.4%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
17,443
Housing units
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,522
Under 5
1,415
1,651
5–9
1,536
1,608
10–14
1,496
1,622
15–19
1,509
1,451
20–24
1,349
3,151
25–34
2,930
3,458
35–44
3,216
3,575
45–54
3,325
1,931
55–59
1,796
1,833
60–64
1,704
3,213
65–74
2,989
1,581
75–84
1,470
596
85+
555
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,321 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 41,161 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 10,404 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 42.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.2%
Two or more races
3.3%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
1.1%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 48,744 | 91.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,748 | 3.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,050 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 981 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 579 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 330 | 0.6% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $59,552 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.8%
$50k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
24.2%
$150k–$200k
19.6%
$200k–$300k
11.0%
$300k–$500k
9.6%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $137,650 |
| Median rent / month | $788 |
| Owner occupied | 74.5% |
| Renter occupied | 25.5% |
| Vacant | 14.3% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.4% |
| Mobile homes | 14.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 26.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 37.0% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,294 | 51.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,409 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,352 | 16.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,931 | 26.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,154 | 31.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,999 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.9% | 20.7% |
| Married | 50.2% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 12.0% | 17.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
8.0%
HS graduate
34.1%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
13.6%
Bachelor's degree
11.0%
Graduate / professional
8.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 19.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 644 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 574 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,110 | 43.4% |
| High school | 2,582 | 23.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,261 | 21.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.7%
Retail trade
13.2%
Manufacturing
11.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.7%
Professional & management
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.6%
Public administration
5.0%
Other services
4.9%
Construction
4.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 18.8% |
| Sales & office | 20.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.5% |
| Production & transportation | 15.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.5% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.2% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.6 |
Poverty
All people
18.4%
Under 18 years
25.5%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
7.6%
Female-led households
32.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.4% |
| Retirement income | 33.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.1% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 33.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.2% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 31.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 54.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,746 | 9.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.4% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 22.0% |
| 65 and over | 39.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.9% |
| Public insurance | 55.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 49,545 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 338 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 223 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51,808 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 51,295 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 33,300 | 66.9% |
| Foreign born | 513 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 674 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 458 | 61.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 9,269 | 17.7% |
| Arab | 9,190 | 17.5% |
| Italian | 5,973 | 11.4% |
| English | 393 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 43 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 18 | 0% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.9% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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