Harrison County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
18,950
population (2021)
+0.6%
pop change since 2010
21097
FIPS code
Harrison County ZIP code map
About Harrison County
Harrison County is located in Kentucky and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,950 as of 2021,
an increase of
0.6% from 18,846 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Harrison County is 21097.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,950 |
| 2010 population | 18,846 |
| Change | +0.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21097 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Harrison County
ZIP codes for Harrison County, KY (2)
Demographics & statistics
21,940
Population
43.2
Median age
$62,595
Median household income
$30,204
Per capita income
$194,967
Median home value
$834
Median monthly rent
78.3%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
6.6%
Unemployment
7,024
Housing units
15.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
694
Under 5
722
560
5–9
583
718
10–14
748
719
15–19
749
573
20–24
597
1,213
25–34
1,262
1,123
35–44
1,168
1,565
45–54
1,629
867
55–59
903
796
60–64
829
1,145
65–74
1,191
572
75–84
596
205
85+
213
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,942 | 22.1% |
| 18 and over | 16,998 | 77.9% |
| 65 and over | 3,922 | 15.5% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Black or African American
1.7%
Other race
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,695 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 768 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 476 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 389 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 84 | 0.4% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.1%
$10k–$15k
5.9%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
6.6%
$35k–$50k
12.1%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
21.0%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
3.8%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 21.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $62,595 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
9.9%
$50k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
15.7%
$200k–$300k
23.0%
$300k–$500k
16.8%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $194,967 |
| Median rent / month | $834 |
| Owner occupied | 78.3% |
| Renter occupied | 21.7% |
| Vacant | 11.0% |
| Single-family detached | 76.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 17.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 21.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.4% |
| 3 or more | 39.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 8.3% |
| Electricity | 57.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.1% |
| Fuel oil | 3.3% |
| Wood | 6.7% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,764 | 61.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 580 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,110 | 13.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,974 | 18.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,706 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,879 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.9% | 22.3% |
| Married | 61.7% | 55.5% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 10.0% |
| Divorced | 11.1% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
8.6%
HS graduate
43.4%
Some college, no degree
21.7%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
8.6%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 233 | 3.5% |
| Kindergarten | 154 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,979 | 43.8% |
| High school | 1,254 | 33.8% |
| College / grad school | 621 | 15.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
23.7%
Education & healthcare
16.8%
Construction
9.8%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
7.0%
Other services
5.7%
Professional & management
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Public administration
4.1%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.5% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 25.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 13.3% |
| Self-employed | 6.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.7% |
| Carpool | 8.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.4 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
11.3%
18 and over
12.4%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.3% |
| Retirement income | 32.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 40.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 31.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| No physical activity | 31.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 53.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 19.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,125 | 7.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.0% |
| Under 18 | 6.2% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 42.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,524 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 68 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 24 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,793 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 21,671 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 17,567 | 79.0% |
| Foreign born | 122 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 147 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 83 | 51.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,979 | 18.1% |
| French | 3,000 | 13.7% |
| Italian | 2,297 | 10.5% |
| English | 177 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 47 | 0.2% |
| German | 36 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 12 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.3% |
| Internet access | 89.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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