Larue County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
15,028
population (2021)
+5.9%
pop change since 2010
21123
FIPS code
Larue County ZIP code map
About Larue County
Larue County is located in Kentucky and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 15,028 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.9% from 14,193 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Larue County is 21123.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 15,028 |
| 2010 population | 14,193 |
| Change | +5.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21123 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Larue County
ZIP codes for Larue County, KY (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42716 | Buffalo | Larue | View map |
| 42748 | Hodgenville | Larue | View map |
| 42757 | Magnolia | Larue | View map |
| 42764 | Mount Sherman | Larue | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,681
Population
41.2
Median age
$58,046
Median household income
$27,787
Per capita income
$182,300
Median home value
$805
Median monthly rent
77.9%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
2.7%
Unemployment
3,460
Housing units
12.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
304
Under 5
259
324
5–9
277
530
10–14
453
337
15–19
288
260
20–24
222
647
25–34
552
753
35–44
643
712
45–54
608
394
55–59
337
513
60–64
437
592
65–74
505
299
75–84
255
97
85+
83
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,543 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 8,138 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,831 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
2.8%
Black or African American
2.5%
Other race
0.9%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,859 | 89.7% |
| Two or more races | 424 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 309 | 2.8% |
| Black or African American | 280 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 94 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
10.4%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
9.4%
$25k–$35k
13.4%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 2.2% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $58,046 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.1%
$50k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
33.5%
$300k–$500k
7.5%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,300 |
| Median rent / month | $805 |
| Owner occupied | 77.9% |
| Renter occupied | 22.2% |
| Vacant | 9.9% |
| Single-family detached | 83.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 8.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 54.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.2% |
| 3 or more | 41.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 17.9% |
| Electricity | 69.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,206 | 51.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 242 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 680 | 22.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 984 | 21.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,498 | 35.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,303 | 29.8% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.7% | 16.2% |
| Married | 54.2% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 19.0% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.2%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
41.1%
Some college, no degree
20.8%
Associate's degree
11.0%
Bachelor's degree
6.3%
Graduate / professional
6.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 12.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 92 | 3.1% |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 2.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,411 | 66.6% |
| High school | 380 | 17.4% |
| College / grad school | 317 | 10.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
28.9%
Education & healthcare
23.5%
Retail trade
7.9%
Other services
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
6.5%
Finance & real estate
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Professional & management
4.1%
Public administration
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.6% |
| Service | 12.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 27.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.5% |
| Government | 9.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 92.5% |
| Carpool | 4.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
14.9%
18 and over
15.4%
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
54.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.9% |
| Retirement income | 25.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 21.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 42.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 33.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 52.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 625 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.0% |
| Public insurance | 44.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,118 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 52 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 52 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,509 | 98.4% |
| Born in same state | 10,435 | 97.8% |
| Born in different state | 8,645 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 74 | 0.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 172 | 1.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 148 | 92.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,265 | 11.8% |
| French | 1,128 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 1,010 | 9.5% |
| Polish | 29 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 20 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 91.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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