Caldwell County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
12,624
population (2021)
-2.8%
pop change since 2010
21033
FIPS code
Caldwell County ZIP code map
About Caldwell County
Caldwell County is located in Kentucky and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,624 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.8% from 12,984 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Caldwell County is 21033.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,624 |
| 2010 population | 12,984 |
| Change | -2.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21033 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Caldwell County
ZIP codes for Caldwell County, KY (2)
Demographics & statistics
12,324
Population
43.7
Median age
$52,388
Median household income
$31,986
Per capita income
$95,050
Median home value
$724
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
17.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
Unemployment
4,429
Housing units
14.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
342
Under 5
354
397
5–9
412
397
10–14
411
386
15–19
401
261
20–24
271
677
25–34
701
662
35–44
686
753
45–54
780
329
55–59
341
543
60–64
564
730
65–74
757
336
75–84
348
238
85+
247
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,760 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 9,564 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,656 | 20.2% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.8%
Black or African American
6.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,102 | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 757 | 6.1% |
| Two or more races | 282 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 183 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 183 | 1.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.0%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
11.3%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
16.4%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
11.7%
$150k–$200k
7.1%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $52,388 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.8%
$50k–$100k
29.5%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
14.7%
$200k–$300k
8.1%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $95,050 |
| Median rent / month | $724 |
| Owner occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter occupied | 22.1% |
| Vacant | 13.8% |
| Single-family detached | 80.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 12.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.2% |
| Electricity | 42.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.5% |
| Wood | 4.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,377 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 321 | 5.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 880 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,508 | 22.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,465 | 30.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,855 | 35.0% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Married | 51.3% | 53.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 11.8% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 10.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.1%
Some HS, no diploma
9.5%
HS graduate
44.1%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
7.8%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 161 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 213 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,256 | 47.2% |
| High school | 627 | 29.1% |
| College / grad school | 220 | 10.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.9%
Education & healthcare
18.3%
Retail trade
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.1%
Public administration
8.0%
Agriculture & mining
7.9%
Professional & management
5.9%
Construction
5.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Other services
4.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Finance & real estate
1.3%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.8% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 12.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.2% |
| Production & transportation | 27.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.0% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 81.2% |
| Carpool | 11.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
17.3%
Under 18 years
19.4%
18 and over
16.4%
Married-couple families
7.7%
Female-led households
44.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.9% |
| Retirement income | 29.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.3% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.0% |
| Cancer | 7.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 33.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 15.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.9% |
| Visited dentist | 52.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.4% |
| Teeth loss | 20.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 731 | 9.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.3% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% |
| 18–64 years | 27.2% |
| 65 and over | 59.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 62.0% |
| Public insurance | 46.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,628 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,059 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 11,995 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 9,130 | 75.6% |
| Foreign born | 64 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 265 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 71 | 13.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,923 | 15.6% |
| Arab | 1,793 | 14.5% |
| Italian | 933 | 7.6% |
| Irish | 76 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 24 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 17 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 8 | 0.1% |
| English | 5 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.8% |
| Internet access | 91.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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