Butler County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
12,294
population (2021)
-3.1%
pop change since 2010
21031
FIPS code
Butler County ZIP code map
About Butler County
Butler County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,294 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.1% from 12,690 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Butler County is 21031.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,294 |
| 2010 population | 12,690 |
| Change | -3.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21031 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Butler County
ZIP codes for Butler County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42201 | Aberdeen | Butler | View map |
| 42219 | Dunbar | Butler | View map |
| 42252 | Jetson | Butler | View map |
| 42261 | Morgantown | Butler | View map |
| 42273 | Rochester | Butler | View map |
| 42288 | Woodbury | Butler | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,401
Population
41.4
Median age
$45,617
Median household income
$23,721
Per capita income
$67,975
Median home value
$508
Median monthly rent
83.6%
Home ownership
17.2%
Poverty rate
2.5%
Unemployment
3,716
Housing units
9.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
375
Under 5
295
415
5–9
327
395
10–14
310
411
15–19
323
256
20–24
202
804
25–34
632
851
35–44
669
805
45–54
632
506
55–59
397
383
60–64
301
721
65–74
567
340
75–84
267
122
85+
95
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,536 | 15.2% |
| 18 and over | 8,865 | 84.8% |
| 65 and over | 2,112 | 20.6% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.7%
Two or more races
2.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.6%
Black or African American
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,978 | 94.7% |
| Two or more races | 248 | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 189 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
4.0%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
20.1%
$35k–$50k
14.4%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
13.9%
$150k–$200k
2.5%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 20.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $45,617 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
44.1%
$50k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
8.1%
$150k–$200k
4.9%
$200k–$300k
16.5%
$300k–$500k
8.9%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $67,975 |
| Median rent / month | $508 |
| Owner occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter occupied | 16.5% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 57.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 39.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.72 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 22.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 62.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.5% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 6.9% |
| Electricity | 55.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 28.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 8.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,370 | 52.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 383 | 11.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 637 | 10.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 810 | 25.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,373 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,339 | 39.9% |
| Average household size | 2.73 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.1% | 17.0% |
| Married | 46.2% | 48.3% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| Divorced | 25.1% | 17.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
9.8%
Some HS, no diploma
22.4%
HS graduate
39.4%
Some college, no degree
11.8%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
4.3%
Graduate / professional
5.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 67.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 250 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 135 | 2.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,086 | 33.0% |
| High school | 562 | 26.7% |
| College / grad school | 322 | 7.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
34.6%
Manufacturing
14.5%
Construction
11.5%
Other services
9.5%
Retail trade
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.3%
Professional & management
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Finance & real estate
2.1%
Public administration
1.3%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.6% |
| Service | 25.8% |
| Sales & office | 10.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.7% |
| Production & transportation | 18.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 59.5% |
| Government | 28.8% |
| Self-employed | 11.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 13.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
17.2%
Under 18 years
11.8%
18 and over
17.1%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
27.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 11.4% |
| No physical activity | 24.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 28.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 11.1% |
| No health insurance | 8.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 57.3% |
| Visited dentist | 39.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 67.1% |
| Teeth loss | 15.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 676 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 29.0% |
| Under 18 | 11.2% |
| 18–64 years | 23.8% |
| 65 and over | 48.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 42.2% |
| Public insurance | 61.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,731 | 97.0% |
| Spanish | 505 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 230 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 140 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 29 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,080 | 99.2% |
| Born in same state | 11,070 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,111 | 84.2% |
| Foreign born | 10 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 321 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 32 | 2.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,849 | 16.2% |
| French | 1,519 | 13.3% |
| Italian | 1,166 | 10.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 31 | 0.3% |
| English | 13 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 10 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.2% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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