Lewis County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
12,987
population (2021)
-6.4%
pop change since 2010
21135
FIPS code
Lewis County ZIP code map
About Lewis County
Lewis County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,987 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.4% from 13,870 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lewis County is 21135.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,987 |
| 2010 population | 13,870 |
| Change | -6.4% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21135 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lewis County
ZIP codes for Lewis County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41135 | Emerson | Lewis | View map |
| 41141 | Garrison | Lewis | View map |
| 41166 | Quincy | Lewis | View map |
| 41179 | Vanceburg | Lewis | View map |
| 41189 | Tollesboro | Lewis | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,824
Population
42.5
Median age
$37,728
Median household income
$21,795
Per capita income
$82,680
Median home value
$486
Median monthly rent
79.9%
Home ownership
22.5%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
4,981
Housing units
9.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
326
Under 5
329
379
5–9
382
476
10–14
479
379
15–19
382
341
20–24
344
736
25–34
741
718
35–44
723
899
45–54
905
467
55–59
469
458
60–64
461
703
65–74
707
370
75–84
373
138
85+
139
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,863 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 9,961 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 2,430 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 42.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
96.7%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Other race
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,442 | 96.7% |
| Two or more races | 293 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 36 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 32 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.9%
$10k–$15k
9.5%
$15k–$25k
14.2%
$25k–$35k
16.1%
$35k–$50k
10.0%
$50k–$75k
19.7%
$75k–$100k
10.2%
$100k–$150k
7.4%
$150k–$200k
1.7%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 9.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 14.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $37,728 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
20.5%
$50k–$100k
47.2%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k–$300k
6.7%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,680 |
| Median rent / month | $486 |
| Owner occupied | 79.9% |
| Renter occupied | 20.1% |
| Vacant | 20.0% |
| Single-family detached | 69.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 27.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.1% |
| 3 or more | 32.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.5% |
| Electricity | 46.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 25.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| Wood | 18.9% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,242 | 48.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 320 | 5.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 860 | 22.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,262 | 24.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,323 | 32.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,802 | 38.1% |
| Average household size | 2.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.6% | 20.2% |
| Married | 55.3% | 54.7% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Widowed | 9.3% | 11.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 13.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.3%
Some HS, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
47.9%
Some college, no degree
13.0%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
5.6%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 79.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 208 | 12.3% |
| Kindergarten | 65 | 1.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,439 | 58.2% |
| High school | 709 | 22.6% |
| College / grad school | 222 | 5.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.8%
Construction
22.5%
Manufacturing
12.9%
Retail trade
11.6%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Professional & management
6.1%
Other services
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Public administration
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale trade
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.0% |
| Service | 16.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.3% |
| Production & transportation | 18.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 11.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 43.1 |
Poverty
All people
22.5%
Under 18 years
25.7%
18 and over
20.1%
Married-couple families
11.7%
Female-led households
23.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.6% |
| Retirement income | 20.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 23.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.4% |
| High cholesterol | 40.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.7% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 12.0% |
| Arthritis | 36.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.5% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 37.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 27.1% |
| Poor mental health | 19.9% |
| Poor physical health | 18.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 45.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 26.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 540 | 4.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 21.3% |
| Under 18 | 2.9% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 53.8% |
| Public insurance | 52.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,169 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,753 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 12,729 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,126 | 56.9% |
| Foreign born | 24 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 71 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 60 | 27.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,052 | 31.6% |
| French | 1,883 | 14.7% |
| Italian | 1,272 | 9.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 54 | 0.4% |
| Polish | 8 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 81.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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