Lyon County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 2 ZIP codes · 2 cities
2
ZIP codes
8,803
population (2021)
+5.9%
pop change since 2010
21143
FIPS code
Lyon County ZIP code map
About Lyon County
Lyon County is located in Kentucky and contains 2 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 8,803 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.9% from 8,314 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Lyon County is 21143.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 8,803 |
| 2010 population | 8,314 |
| Change | +5.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21143 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Lyon County
ZIP codes for Lyon County, KY (2)
Demographics & statistics
8,403
Population
49.3
Median age
$63,568
Median household income
$29,409
Per capita income
$164,550
Median home value
$672
Median monthly rent
83.7%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
4,067
Housing units
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
157
Under 5
131
109
5–9
91
230
10–14
192
231
15–19
192
229
20–24
190
616
25–34
513
514
35–44
428
596
45–54
496
334
55–59
278
415
60–64
346
719
65–74
600
337
75–84
281
97
85+
81
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,110 | 13.1% |
| 18 and over | 7,293 | 86.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,115 | 29.4% |
| Median age | 49.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Black or African American
6.6%
Two or more races
1.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Other race
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,543 | 88.9% |
| Black or African American | 563 | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 1.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 81 | 1% |
| Asian | 62 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 46 | 0.5% |
| Other race | 29 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
4.1%
$15k–$25k
8.2%
$25k–$35k
10.2%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
18.9%
$75k–$100k
20.0%
$100k–$150k
11.0%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
5.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.5% |
| Median income | $63,568 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.5%
$50k–$100k
17.1%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
18.2%
$300k–$500k
15.2%
$500k–$1M
4.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,550 |
| Median rent / month | $672 |
| Owner occupied | 83.7% |
| Renter occupied | 16.3% |
| Vacant | 34.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 17.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 31.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.3% |
| 3 or more | 24.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 27.8% |
| Electricity | 53.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 14.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 3.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,601 | 52.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 211 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 507 | 14.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 778 | 25.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 646 | 19.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,393 | 49.4% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.3% | 14.9% |
| Married | 51.1% | 51.8% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.1% |
| Widowed | 5.9% | 14.9% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 17.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
47.5%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
7.9%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 15.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 71 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 70 | 9.0% |
| Elementary school | 469 | 34.1% |
| High school | 385 | 30.4% |
| College / grad school | 239 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
16.7%
Education & healthcare
14.8%
Manufacturing
13.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
13.1%
Retail trade
11.4%
Transportation & utilities
10.8%
Professional & management
4.3%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
2.9%
Agriculture & mining
2.8%
Construction
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.2% |
| Service | 23.2% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.9% |
| Production & transportation | 22.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.4% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 91.1% |
| Carpool | 2.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.0% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
10.5%
18 and over
9.6%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
60.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.6% |
| Retirement income | 44.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 47.1% |
| High cholesterol | 42.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 35.5% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.7% |
| Cancer | 8.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.0% |
| No physical activity | 31.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.2% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.5% |
| Visited dentist | 54.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 804 | 11.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 40.4% |
| Under 18 | 31.5% |
| 18–64 years | 31.9% |
| 65 and over | 58.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.7% |
| Public insurance | 50.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,115 | 96.9% |
| Spanish | 30 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 2 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,212 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,190 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 5,235 | 61.5% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 191 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 50 | 16.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,855 | 22.1% |
| Arab | 944 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 793 | 9.4% |
| English | 51 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 40 | 0.5% |
| German | 14 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 3 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.8% |
| Internet access | 92.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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