Lincoln County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 6 cities
6
ZIP codes
24,243
population (2021)
-2.0%
pop change since 2010
21137
FIPS code
Lincoln County ZIP code map
About Lincoln County
Lincoln County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 6 cities and communities.
The county's population was 24,243 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2% from 24,742 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lincoln County is 21137.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 24,243 |
| 2010 population | 24,742 |
| Change | -2.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21137 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lincoln County
ZIP codes for Lincoln County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40419 | Crab Orchard | Lincoln | View map |
| 40437 | Hustonville | Lincoln | View map |
| 40442 | Kings Mountain | Lincoln | View map |
| 40448 | Mc Kinney | Lincoln | View map |
| 40484 | Stanford | Lincoln | View map |
| 40489 | Waynesburg | Lincoln | View map |
Demographics & statistics
26,616
Population
42.3
Median age
$50,493
Median household income
$26,314
Per capita income
$119,040
Median home value
$536
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
18.2%
Poverty rate
9.3%
Unemployment
9,635
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
842
Under 5
815
876
5–9
849
815
10–14
790
840
15–19
814
728
20–24
705
1,567
25–34
1,517
1,639
35–44
1,588
1,834
45–54
1,776
1,002
55–59
971
884
60–64
857
1,479
65–74
1,433
760
75–84
736
254
85+
245
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,108 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 20,508 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 4,907 | 17.5% |
| Median age | 42.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Two or more races
1.9%
Black or African American
1.5%
Other race
1.4%
Asian
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25,230 | 93% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 509 | 1.9% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 1.9% |
| Black or African American | 402 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 388 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 14 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
11.2%
$10k–$15k
8.6%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.6%
$35k–$50k
15.6%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
11.5%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
3.5%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 11.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $50,493 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.8%
$50k–$100k
23.2%
$100k–$150k
19.7%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
16.9%
$300k–$500k
6.8%
$500k–$1M
2.1%
$1M+
1.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $119,040 |
| Median rent / month | $536 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 12.1% |
| Single-family detached | 71.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.1% |
| Mobile homes | 24.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 61.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.4% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 5.3% |
| Electricity | 72.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 13.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,674 | 54.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 491 | 4.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,863 | 20.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,452 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,647 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,719 | 33.9% |
| Average household size | 2.51 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.8% | 17.6% |
| Married | 55.5% | 57.4% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 12.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
HS graduate
45.3%
Some college, no degree
17.4%
Associate's degree
4.7%
Bachelor's degree
8.1%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 267 | 3.7% |
| Kindergarten | 375 | 13.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,344 | 45.9% |
| High school | 1,361 | 23.5% |
| College / grad school | 922 | 13.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.5%
Manufacturing
15.4%
Construction
9.2%
Retail trade
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.1%
Professional & management
4.4%
Other services
4.2%
Public administration
3.5%
Agriculture & mining
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.8%
Information
2.1%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.9% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 11.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.0% |
| Production & transportation | 25.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.5% |
| Government | 14.1% |
| Self-employed | 8.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.6% |
| Carpool | 13.3% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.8 |
Poverty
All people
18.2%
Under 18 years
11.7%
18 and over
19.4%
Married-couple families
8.1%
Female-led households
15.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.0% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.0% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.0% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 36.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.9% |
| Poor mental health | 19.5% |
| Poor physical health | 16.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.0% |
| Visited dentist | 48.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 24.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,495 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 15.6% |
| 65 and over | 43.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.1% |
| Public insurance | 50.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,959 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 321 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 91 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 217 | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,388 | 99.6% |
| Born in same state | 26,257 | 98.4% |
| Born in different state | 21,780 | 81.0% |
| Foreign born | 131 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 228 | 0.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 160 | 33.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 11,195 | 42.1% |
| French | 2,822 | 10.6% |
| Italian | 1,767 | 6.6% |
| Dutch | 43 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 30 | 0.1% |
| English | 19 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 10 | 0% |
| Irish | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.7% |
| Internet access | 86.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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