Laurel County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 11 ZIP codes · 6 cities
11
ZIP codes
62,561
population (2021)
+6.3%
pop change since 2010
21125
FIPS code
Laurel County ZIP code map
About Laurel County
Laurel County is located in Kentucky and contains 11 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 62,561 as of 2021,
an increase of
6.3% from 58,849 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Laurel County is 21125.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 62,561 |
| 2010 population | 58,849 |
| Change | +6.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21125 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Laurel County
ZIP codes for Laurel County, KY (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40724 | Bush | Laurel | View map |
| 40729 | East Bernstadt | Laurel | View map |
| 40737 | Keavy | Laurel | View map |
| 40740 | Lily | Laurel | View map |
| 40741 | London | Laurel | View map |
| 40742 | London | Laurel | View map |
| 40743 | London | Laurel | View map |
| 40744 | London | Laurel | View map |
| 40745 | London | Laurel | View map |
| 40750 | London | Laurel | View map |
| 40755 | Pittsburg | Laurel | View map |
Demographics & statistics
54,803
Population
38.8
Median age
$55,364
Median household income
$27,228
Per capita income
$130,880
Median home value
$778
Median monthly rent
73.4%
Home ownership
20.8%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
17,049
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,730
Under 5
1,740
1,927
5–9
1,939
1,647
10–14
1,657
1,597
15–19
1,606
1,741
20–24
1,751
3,510
25–34
3,531
3,502
35–44
3,523
3,657
45–54
3,678
1,773
55–59
1,784
1,764
60–64
1,775
2,777
65–74
2,793
1,246
75–84
1,254
449
85+
452
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,708 | 22.6% |
| 18 and over | 42,095 | 77.4% |
| 65 and over | 8,971 | 14.2% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.6%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
Black or African American
0.6%
Other race
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52,758 | 95.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,300 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 392 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 349 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 215 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 148 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 33 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
4.8%
$15k–$25k
11.1%
$25k–$35k
10.8%
$35k–$50k
13.1%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
13.1%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
4.0%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $55,364 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.6%
$50k–$100k
20.9%
$100k–$150k
21.2%
$150k–$200k
17.3%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
$300k–$500k
5.7%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $130,880 |
| Median rent / month | $778 |
| Owner occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter occupied | 26.6% |
| Vacant | 9.6% |
| Single-family detached | 61.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 32.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.86 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 25.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.2% |
| Electricity | 78.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.5% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 3.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 11,149 | 59.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,400 | 6.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,026 | 11.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,732 | 22.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,232 | 34.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,113 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.5% | 22.9% |
| Married | 55.1% | 54.8% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 2.8% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 9.6% |
| Divorced | 10.1% | 9.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.7%
Some HS, no diploma
11.8%
HS graduate
41.9%
Some college, no degree
17.1%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
7.6%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 633 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 994 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 5,312 | 38.6% |
| High school | 2,636 | 35.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,438 | 15.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Retail trade
18.4%
Manufacturing
17.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.8%
Professional & management
8.8%
Other services
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Construction
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Public administration
2.5%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Wholesale trade
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.4% |
| Service | 14.4% |
| Sales & office | 22.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.4% |
| Production & transportation | 26.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 14.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 16.2% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
20.8%
Under 18 years
24.2%
18 and over
19.4%
Married-couple families
8.4%
Female-led households
46.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.5% |
| Retirement income | 22.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| High cholesterol | 37.0% |
| Heart disease | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 33.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.3% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 35.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.2% |
| Poor mental health | 20.0% |
| Poor physical health | 16.2% |
| No health insurance | 11.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 47.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 22.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,386 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 19.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.1% |
| Public insurance | 52.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 51,333 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 361 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 54 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 102 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 205 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 54,293 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 54,120 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 42,440 | 75.5% |
| Foreign born | 173 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 510 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 312 | 63.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 6,892 | 12.6% |
| French | 6,531 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 5,403 | 9.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 249 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 36 | 0.1% |
| German | 20 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.7% |
| Internet access | 89.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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