Bracken County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
8,439
population (2021)
-0.6%
pop change since 2010
21023
FIPS code
Bracken County ZIP code map
About Bracken County
Bracken County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,439 as of 2021,
a decrease of
0.6% from 8,488 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Bracken County is 21023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,439 |
| 2010 population | 8,488 |
| Change | -0.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21023 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Bracken County
ZIP codes for Bracken County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41002 | Augusta | Bracken | View map |
| 41004 | Brooksville | Bracken | View map |
| 41043 | Foster | Bracken | View map |
| 41044 | Germantown | Bracken | View map |
| 41061 | Milford | Bracken | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,901
Population
43.2
Median age
$62,134
Median household income
$30,067
Per capita income
$131,400
Median home value
$734
Median monthly rent
81.8%
Home ownership
16.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
3,036
Housing units
18.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
206
Under 5
193
278
5–9
260
233
10–14
218
285
15–19
268
220
20–24
207
475
25–34
445
477
35–44
447
577
45–54
541
331
55–59
311
312
60–64
293
454
65–74
425
183
75–84
172
46
85+
44
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,720 | 20.7% |
| 18 and over | 6,181 | 79.3% |
| 65 and over | 1,324 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Black or African American
1.5%
Two or more races
0.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,588 | 95.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 134 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 115 | 1.5% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 0.3% |
| Other race | 18 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.2%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
8.5%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
18.9%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
4.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 4.4% |
| Median income | $62,134 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.4%
$50k–$100k
23.9%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
14.0%
$200k–$300k
14.1%
$300k–$500k
12.4%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
$1M+
1.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $131,400 |
| Median rent / month | $734 |
| Owner occupied | 81.8% |
| Renter occupied | 18.2% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 66.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 23.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 19.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.5% |
| 3 or more | 37.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.6% |
| Electricity | 56.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 5.5% |
| No fuel used | 1.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,623 | 58.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 179 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 490 | 14.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 631 | 20.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 817 | 27.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 966 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.9% | 18.7% |
| Married | 55.8% | 56.9% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 10.4% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
8.5%
HS graduate
44.0%
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
12.1%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 56 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 155 | 7.7% |
| Elementary school | 708 | 47.7% |
| High school | 445 | 24.9% |
| College / grad school | 291 | 17.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Manufacturing
18.1%
Construction
11.7%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Retail trade
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Professional & management
5.1%
Information
3.7%
Public administration
3.7%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Other services
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.5% |
| Service | 11.6% |
| Sales & office | 15.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 26.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 8.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 15.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 36.9 |
Poverty
All people
16.1%
Under 18 years
19.0%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
6.0%
Female-led households
41.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.1% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.7% |
| High cholesterol | 37.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 31.8% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.4% |
| No physical activity | 32.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 53.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 20.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 393 | 5.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 34.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.2% |
| Public insurance | 48.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 7,502 | 95.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,860 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 7,852 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 6,111 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 41 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 55.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,284 | 16.3% |
| Italian | 1,114 | 14.1% |
| French | 1,015 | 12.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 83 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 10 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 91.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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