Hancock County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 3 ZIP codes · 2 cities
3
ZIP codes
9,064
population (2021)
+5.8%
pop change since 2010
21091
FIPS code
Hancock County ZIP code map
About Hancock County
Hancock County is located in Kentucky and contains 3 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 9,064 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.8% from 8,565 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Hancock County is 21091.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 9,064 |
| 2010 population | 8,565 |
| Change | +5.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21091 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Hancock County
ZIP codes for Hancock County, KY (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42348 | Hawesville | Hancock | View map |
| 42351 | Lewisport | Hancock | View map |
| 42364 | Hawesville | Hancock | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,848
Population
39.1
Median age
$71,878
Median household income
$30,978
Per capita income
$124,067
Median home value
$491
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
3,742
Housing units
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
375
Under 5
365
403
5–9
393
344
10–14
336
312
15–19
304
349
20–24
340
719
25–34
700
619
35–44
604
687
45–54
669
446
55–59
435
318
60–64
310
522
65–74
508
319
75–84
311
81
85+
79
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,639 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 8,209 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 1,820 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 39.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
94%
Two or more races
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Black or African American
1.1%
Other race
1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,374 | 94% |
| Two or more races | 223 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 194 | 1.8% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 1.1% |
| Other race | 113 | 1% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.0%
$10k–$15k
5.4%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
10.6%
$50k–$75k
14.5%
$75k–$100k
16.6%
$100k–$150k
23.2%
$150k–$200k
6.7%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $71,878 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
18.2%
$50k–$100k
15.9%
$100k–$150k
26.3%
$150k–$200k
12.8%
$200k–$300k
15.6%
$300k–$500k
8.4%
$500k–$1M
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,067 |
| Median rent / month | $491 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 9.7% |
| Single-family detached | 65.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 27.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.66 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.9% |
| 3 or more | 41.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.2% |
| Electricity | 38.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.2% |
| Wood | 3.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,397 | 63.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 329 | 6.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 639 | 13.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 711 | 16.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,372 | 34.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,195 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.1% | 22.6% |
| Married | 62.6% | 62.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 5.6% |
| Divorced | 10.0% | 7.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
40.5%
Some college, no degree
18.6%
Associate's degree
13.8%
Bachelor's degree
11.1%
Graduate / professional
5.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 16.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 217 | 10.7% |
| Kindergarten | 230 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 994 | 37.2% |
| High school | 565 | 31.0% |
| College / grad school | 375 | 13.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
32.5%
Education & healthcare
23.4%
Retail trade
10.8%
Professional & management
6.4%
Construction
6.2%
Finance & real estate
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.2%
Other services
2.2%
Public administration
1.8%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.2% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 14.6% |
| Production & transportation | 25.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 12.6% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 89.1% |
| Carpool | 7.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.3 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
18.6%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
6.6%
Female-led households
50.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 31.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 31.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 14.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.3% |
| Visited dentist | 55.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 18.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 708 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% |
| 18–64 years | 18.0% |
| 65 and over | 32.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.4% |
| Public insurance | 34.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,108 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 5 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 5 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,793 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 10,782 | 99.5% |
| Born in different state | 8,177 | 78.4% |
| Foreign born | 11 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 55 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 20 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,621 | 14.9% |
| Italian | 1,241 | 11.4% |
| French | 1,108 | 10.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 30 | 0.3% |
| English | 22 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 92.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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