Edmonson County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
12,291
population (2021)
+1.1%
pop change since 2010
21061
FIPS code
Edmonson County ZIP code map
About Edmonson County
Edmonson County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,291 as of 2021,
an increase of
1.1% from 12,161 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Edmonson County is 21061.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,291 |
| 2010 population | 12,161 |
| Change | +1.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21061 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Edmonson County
ZIP codes for Edmonson County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42163 | Rocky Hill | Edmonson | View map |
| 42207 | Bee Spring | Edmonson | View map |
| 42210 | Brownsville | Edmonson | View map |
| 42259 | Mammoth Cave | Edmonson | View map |
| 42275 | Roundhill | Edmonson | View map |
| 42285 | Sweeden | Edmonson | View map |
Demographics & statistics
7,275
Population
47.3
Median age
$42,530
Median household income
$24,965
Per capita income
$89,160
Median home value
$429
Median monthly rent
66.9%
Home ownership
18.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
Unemployment
3,537
Housing units
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
162
Under 5
172
178
5–9
190
210
10–14
223
173
15–19
184
166
20–24
178
427
25–34
455
390
35–44
416
371
45–54
396
276
55–59
294
285
60–64
303
509
65–74
543
275
75–84
294
99
85+
106
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,317 | 17.3% |
| 18 and over | 5,958 | 82.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,826 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 47.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
1.1%
Black or African American
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,966 | 94.4% |
| Two or more races | 141 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 108 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 82 | 1.1% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
5.2%
$15k–$25k
10.3%
$25k–$35k
14.7%
$35k–$50k
30.7%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
9.1%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
2.6%
$200k+
0.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 14.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 30.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.6% |
| $200k+ | 0.8% |
| Median income | $42,530 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.5%
$50k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
11.9%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
13.7%
$300k–$500k
7.3%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $89,160 |
| Median rent / month | $429 |
| Owner occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter occupied | 33.1% |
| Vacant | 23.1% |
| Single-family detached | 49.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 48.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.96 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 37.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 5.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.2% |
| Electricity | 84.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 7.0% |
| Wood | 7.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,569 | 63.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 120 | 2.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 457 | 15.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 724 | 17.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 809 | 41.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,119 | 29.1% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 20.6% | 7.4% |
| Married | 62.4% | 70.3% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 4.5% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.1%
Some HS, no diploma
14.9%
HS graduate
45.5%
Some college, no degree
15.2%
Associate's degree
5.6%
Bachelor's degree
6.6%
Graduate / professional
5.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 11.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 11 | 0.3% |
| Kindergarten | 84 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 623 | 64.8% |
| High school | 320 | 17.7% |
| College / grad school | 172 | 10.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Construction
34.8%
Education & healthcare
17.6%
Retail trade
10.3%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Professional & management
3.4%
Other services
3.1%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Information
2.5%
Finance & real estate
1.8%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.5% |
| Service | 12.6% |
| Sales & office | 14.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 36.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.2% |
| Government | 17.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 6.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 7.1% |
| Other means | 0.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.5 |
Poverty
All people
18.1%
Under 18 years
28.1%
18 and over
15.9%
Married-couple families
8.8%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.7% |
| Retirement income | 22.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 33.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.6% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 35.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.8% |
| Poor mental health | 19.2% |
| Poor physical health | 16.0% |
| No health insurance | 12.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 50.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.3% |
| Teeth loss | 23.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 372 | 5.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.3% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.8% |
| Public insurance | 51.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,941 | 96.4% |
| Spanish | 29 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 26 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 7,254 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 7,227 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 6,134 | 81.1% |
| Foreign born | 27 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 21 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 7 | 14.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,320 | 18.1% |
| French | 987 | 13.6% |
| Italian | 646 | 8.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 91 | 1.3% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.1% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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