Breathitt County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
13,553
population (2021)
-2.3%
pop change since 2010
21025
FIPS code
Breathitt County ZIP code map
About Breathitt County
Breathitt County is located in Kentucky and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,553 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.3% from 13,878 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Breathitt County is 21025.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,553 |
| 2010 population | 13,878 |
| Change | -2.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21025 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Breathitt County
ZIP codes for Breathitt County, KY (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41310 | Bays | Breathitt | View map |
| 41317 | Clayhole | Breathitt | View map |
| 41339 | Jackson | Breathitt | View map |
| 41348 | Lost Creek | Breathitt | View map |
| 41366 | Rousseau | Breathitt | View map |
| 41385 | Vancleve | Breathitt | View map |
| 41390 | Whick | Breathitt | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,036
Population
42.1
Median age
$37,845
Median household income
$21,868
Per capita income
$53,483
Median home value
$160
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
8.7%
Unemployment
4,750
Housing units
13.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
381
Under 5
328
304
5–9
262
462
10–14
397
382
15–19
329
446
20–24
384
867
25–34
746
947
35–44
814
964
45–54
828
525
55–59
452
524
60–64
450
785
65–74
675
336
75–84
288
86
85+
74
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,621 | 15.6% |
| 18 and over | 10,415 | 84.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,244 | 16.1% |
| Median age | 42.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.9%
Two or more races
1.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,542 | 94.9% |
| Two or more races | 227 | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 178 | 1.3% |
| Black or African American | 140 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 102 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 25 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.4%
$10k–$15k
10.8%
$15k–$25k
11.6%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
25.5%
$50k–$75k
14.3%
$75k–$100k
5.9%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 25.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $37,845 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
53.3%
$50k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
5.8%
$150k–$200k
13.3%
$200k–$300k
7.0%
$300k–$500k
3.9%
$500k–$1M
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $53,483 |
| Median rent / month | $160 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 20.7% |
| Single-family detached | 56.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 40.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.51 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 14.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.6% |
| Electricity | 64.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Fuel oil | 5.7% |
| Wood | 11.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,367 | 42.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 245 | 2.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,136 | 33.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,530 | 21.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,785 | 27.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,646 | 28.8% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.9% | 24.3% |
| Married | 49.1% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 5.6% |
| Widowed | 3.6% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 6.1% | 12.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.7%
Some HS, no diploma
13.6%
HS graduate
46.7%
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Associate's degree
4.6%
Bachelor's degree
5.4%
Graduate / professional
7.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 13.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 60 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,118 | 28.5% |
| High school | 671 | 42.3% |
| College / grad school | 410 | 8.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.6%
Wholesale trade
18.0%
Public administration
15.3%
Manufacturing
10.5%
Retail trade
7.9%
Construction
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Professional & management
2.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Other services
1.8%
Finance & real estate
0.3%
Information
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 13.5% |
| Sales & office | 8.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.1% |
| Production & transportation | 31.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 67.8% |
| Government | 29.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.2% |
| Carpool | 16.4% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 8.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
23.5%
Under 18 years
45.6%
18 and over
20.1%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
48.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 50.1% |
| Retirement income | 15.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 28.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 37.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 33.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 29.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.5% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| No physical activity | 31.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.8% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 15.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 63.6% |
| Visited dentist | 36.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 72.9% |
| Teeth loss | 22.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 497 | 3.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 35.5% |
| Under 18 | 8.6% |
| 18–64 years | 34.4% |
| 65 and over | 55.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 34.4% |
| Public insurance | 71.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,327 | 96.5% |
| Spanish | 58 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 50 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,920 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 12,865 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 11,271 | 92.3% |
| Foreign born | 55 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 116 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 58 | 9.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,828 | 37% |
| French | 2,237 | 17.2% |
| Italian | 463 | 3.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 69 | 0.5% |
| German | 11 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.1% |
| Internet access | 82.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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