Fayette County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 39 ZIP codes · 1 cities
39
ZIP codes
321,793
population (2021)
+8.8%
pop change since 2010
21067
FIPS code
Fayette County ZIP code map
About Fayette County
Fayette County is located in Kentucky and contains 39 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 321,793 as of 2021,
an increase of
8.8% from 295,803 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Fayette County is 21067.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 321,793 |
| 2010 population | 295,803 |
| Change | +8.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21067 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Fayette County
ZIP codes for Fayette County, KY (39)
Demographics & statistics
320,488
Population
35.5
Median age
$70,424
Median household income
$41,201
Per capita income
$298,164
Median home value
$1,058
Median monthly rent
57.8%
Home ownership
15.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
84,489
Housing units
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9,508
Under 5
8,866
9,735
5–9
9,076
9,398
10–14
8,762
11,124
15–19
10,372
17,301
20–24
16,131
24,952
25–34
23,265
21,827
35–44
20,352
19,343
45–54
18,035
9,159
55–59
8,539
9,834
60–64
9,170
14,257
65–74
13,293
6,995
75–84
6,522
2,418
85+
2,254
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 66,437 | 19.3% |
| 18 and over | 254,051 | 80.7% |
| 65 and over | 45,739 | 15.0% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
68.1%
Black or African American
14%
Two or more races
6%
Hispanic or Latino
5.2%
Asian
3.9%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 230,259 | 68.1% |
| Black or African American | 47,163 | 14% |
| Two or more races | 20,372 | 6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17,491 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 13,191 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 8,870 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 584 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.5%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
7.1%
$35k–$50k
10.8%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
10.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 10.9% |
| Median income | $70,424 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.7%
$50k–$100k
4.1%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
14.9%
$200k–$300k
26.0%
$300k–$500k
23.1%
$500k–$1M
15.0%
$1M+
3.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $298,164 |
| Median rent / month | $1,058 |
| Owner occupied | 57.8% |
| Renter occupied | 42.3% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 62.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 16.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.8% |
| Electricity | 55.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 54,961 | 40.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 11,854 | 7.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 29,406 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 40,204 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 36,258 | 24.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 33,784 | 27.3% |
| Average household size | 2.22 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.8% | 34.7% |
| Married | 45.0% | 43.2% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 12.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.2%
HS graduate
19.3%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
25.3%
Graduate / professional
21.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 46.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 4,419 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 3,303 | 4.6% |
| Elementary school | 28,691 | 33.3% |
| High school | 14,258 | 16.9% |
| College / grad school | 35,715 | 39.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.9%
Professional & management
14.7%
Retail trade
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Manufacturing
8.3%
Other services
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Construction
4.2%
Public administration
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.7% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.5% |
| Production & transportation | 10.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 16.8% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.5% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 5.2% |
| Other means | 1.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.9%
Under 18 years
17.9%
18 and over
14.7%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.6% |
| Poor mental health | 17.3% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 15.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 14,128 | 5.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.9% |
| Public insurance | 33.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 302,114 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 16,065 | 4.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 6,939 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 3,143 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 3,190 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 287,821 | 91.0% |
| Born in same state | 284,376 | 90.1% |
| Born in different state | 186,647 | 59.0% |
| Foreign born | 3,445 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 32,667 | 9.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 11,808 | 38.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 42,025 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 35,719 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 25,813 | 8.1% |
| English | 2,624 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 1,516 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 866 | 0.3% |
| German | 857 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 589 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 382 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 95.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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