Lee County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
7,451
population (2021)
-5.5%
pop change since 2010
21129
FIPS code
Lee County ZIP code map
About Lee County
Lee County is located in Kentucky and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 7,451 as of 2021,
a decrease of
5.5% from 7,887 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lee County is 21129.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 7,451 |
| 2010 population | 7,887 |
| Change | -5.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21129 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lee County
ZIP codes for Lee County, KY (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41311 | Beattyville | Lee | View map |
| 41347 | Lone | Lee | View map |
| 41368 | Saint Helens | Lee | View map |
| 41397 | Zoe | Lee | View map |
Demographics & statistics
6,592
Population
40.5
Median age
$30,920
Median household income
$18,473
Per capita income
$39,700
Median home value
$284
Median monthly rent
82.7%
Home ownership
21.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
2,168
Housing units
3.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
189
Under 5
157
253
5–9
209
185
10–14
154
205
15–19
170
161
20–24
134
539
25–34
446
446
35–44
369
510
45–54
423
301
55–59
250
185
60–64
154
401
65–74
332
139
75–84
116
90
85+
74
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,418 | 11.0% |
| 18 and over | 5,174 | 89.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,152 | 19.7% |
| Median age | 40.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.7%
Two or more races
3.8%
Black or African American
2.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,155 | 92.7% |
| Two or more races | 254 | 3.8% |
| Black or African American | 149 | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
14.4%
$15k–$25k
20.5%
$25k–$35k
10.0%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
6.6%
$75k–$100k
3.8%
$100k–$150k
29.5%
$150k–$200k
0.8%
$200k+
0.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 20.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 6.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 3.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.8% |
| $200k+ | 0.5% |
| Median income | $30,920 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
22.4%
$50k–$100k
29.9%
$100k–$150k
10.6%
$150k–$200k
3.2%
$200k–$300k
33.0%
$300k–$500k
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $39,700 |
| Median rent / month | $284 |
| Owner occupied | 82.7% |
| Renter occupied | 17.4% |
| Vacant | 10.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 21.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 32.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 8.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 7.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 30.5% |
| 3 or more | 39.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 36.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 17.9% |
| Fuel oil | 3.5% |
| Wood | 9.3% |
| Solar | 27.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 906 | 55.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 220 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 585 | 18.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 670 | 18.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 632 | 13.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 827 | 39.4% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.5% | 10.5% |
| Married | 57.5% | 54.9% |
| Separated | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 12.7% |
| Divorced | 9.8% | 17.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
14.5%
Some HS, no diploma
10.0%
HS graduate
53.6%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Associate's degree
2.9%
Bachelor's degree
2.7%
Graduate / professional
1.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 75.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 166 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 14 | 0.6% |
| Elementary school | 570 | 21.8% |
| High school | 387 | 14.8% |
| College / grad school | 172 | 6.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
29.8%
Finance & real estate
23.3%
Education & healthcare
10.3%
Retail trade
8.8%
Public administration
6.5%
Construction
5.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Manufacturing
4.5%
Other services
1.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.7%
Agriculture & mining
1.3%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.1% |
| Service | 34.4% |
| Sales & office | 10.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 55.9% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 31.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 38.4% |
| Carpool | 4.9% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.3%
Under 18 years
22.9%
18 and over
19.3%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
20.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.1% |
| Retirement income | 11.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 16.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 25.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 13.1% |
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 16.1% |
| Cancer | 5.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.1% |
| No physical activity | 41.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 31.8% |
| Poor mental health | 22.4% |
| Poor physical health | 20.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.2% |
| Visited dentist | 37.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.5% |
| Teeth loss | 31.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 326 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 73.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 52.7% |
| Public insurance | 52.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 6,246 | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 7 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 7 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,553 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 6,535 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 4,981 | 49.7% |
| Foreign born | 18 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 39 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 22 | 28.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,595 | 24.2% |
| French | 974 | 14.8% |
| Italian | 690 | 10.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 32 | 0.5% |
| English | 23 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.6% |
| Internet access | 81.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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