Leslie County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 17 ZIP codes · 17 cities
17
ZIP codes
10,278
population (2021)
-9.1%
pop change since 2010
21131
FIPS code
Leslie County ZIP code map
About Leslie County
Leslie County is located in Kentucky and contains 17 ZIP codes across 17 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,278 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.1% from 11,310 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Leslie County is 21131.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,278 |
| 2010 population | 11,310 |
| Change | -9.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21131 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Leslie County
Asher
Bear Branch
Chappell
Essie
Helton
Hoskinston
Hyden
Mozelle
Roark
Sizerock
Smilax
Stinnett
Thousandsticks
Warbranch
Wendover
Wooton
Yeaddiss
ZIP codes for Leslie County, KY (17)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40803 | Asher | Leslie | View map |
| 40816 | Chappell | Leslie | View map |
| 40827 | Essie | Leslie | View map |
| 40840 | Helton | Leslie | View map |
| 40844 | Hoskinston | Leslie | View map |
| 40858 | Mozelle | Leslie | View map |
| 40868 | Stinnett | Leslie | View map |
| 40874 | Warbranch | Leslie | View map |
| 40979 | Roark | Leslie | View map |
| 41714 | Bear Branch | Leslie | View map |
| 41749 | Hyden | Leslie | View map |
| 41762 | Sizerock | Leslie | View map |
| 41764 | Smilax | Leslie | View map |
| 41766 | Thousandsticks | Leslie | View map |
| 41775 | Wendover | Leslie | View map |
| 41776 | Wooton | Leslie | View map |
| 41777 | Yeaddiss | Leslie | View map |
Demographics & statistics
9,774
Population
43.1
Median age
$30,217
Median household income
$19,203
Per capita income
$52,729
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.5%
Home ownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
11.1%
Unemployment
4,172
Housing units
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
327
Under 5
182
273
5–9
152
420
10–14
234
382
15–19
213
475
20–24
264
605
25–34
337
812
35–44
452
901
45–54
502
438
55–59
244
478
60–64
266
706
65–74
393
378
75–84
210
84
85+
46
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,968 | 17.6% |
| 18 and over | 7,806 | 82.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,817 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 43.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.7%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Black or African American
0.4%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,463 | 95.7% |
| Two or more races | 241 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 114 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 26 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
13.1%
$10k–$15k
11.2%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
10.3%
$35k–$50k
11.4%
$50k–$75k
16.5%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
12.2%
$150k–$200k
0.1%
$200k+
0.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 13.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 11.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.1% |
| $200k+ | 0.1% |
| Median income | $30,217 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
23.3%
$50k–$100k
52.6%
$100k–$150k
13.0%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k–$300k
1.4%
$300k–$500k
0.3%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $52,729 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 85.5% |
| Renter occupied | 14.5% |
| Vacant | 24.4% |
| Single-family detached | 69.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 30.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.27 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.6% |
| 3 or more | 28.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.3% |
| Electricity | 77.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.6% |
| Wood | 7.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,736 | 51.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 206 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 421 | 15.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,111 | 25.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 844 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,438 | 31.7% |
| Average household size | 3.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.3% | 19.3% |
| Married | 50.5% | 43.2% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 19.9% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.8%
Some HS, no diploma
12.1%
HS graduate
46.4%
Some college, no degree
20.5%
Associate's degree
6.5%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
2.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 83.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 211 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 77 | 1.7% |
| Elementary school | 774 | 42.6% |
| High school | 421 | 20.6% |
| College / grad school | 402 | 14.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.0%
Agriculture & mining
13.3%
Retail trade
12.4%
Manufacturing
9.6%
Transportation & utilities
8.0%
Public administration
7.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.1%
Other services
5.6%
Professional & management
3.6%
Construction
1.0%
Finance & real estate
0.4%
Wholesale trade
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 16.2% |
| Service | 23.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 20.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.8% |
| Government | 18.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.8% |
| Carpool | 13.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.5 |
Poverty
All people
34.7%
Under 18 years
39.1%
18 and over
30.6%
Married-couple families
16.9%
Female-led households
31.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 28.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.9% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Heart disease | 10.0% |
| Stroke | 5.0% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| Arthritis | 36.7% |
| Kidney disease | 4.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 16.0% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 40.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 30.2% |
| Poor mental health | 21.4% |
| Poor physical health | 19.8% |
| No health insurance | 14.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 43.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Teeth loss | 29.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 307 | 2.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 27.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 25.6% |
| 65 and over | 47.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 33.8% |
| Public insurance | 68.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 9,265 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 8 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 9,740 | 99.9% |
| Born in same state | 9,718 | 99.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,910 | 89.1% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 34 | 0.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 24 | 5.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,166 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 1,064 | 10.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 877 | 9% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 79.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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