Mason County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
16,931
population (2021)
-3.2%
pop change since 2010
21161
FIPS code
Mason County ZIP code map
About Mason County
Mason County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,931 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.2% from 17,490 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mason County is 21161.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,931 |
| 2010 population | 17,490 |
| Change | -3.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21161 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mason County
ZIP codes for Mason County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41034 | Dover | Mason | View map |
| 41055 | Mayslick | Mason | View map |
| 41056 | Maysville | Mason | View map |
| 41062 | Minerva | Mason | View map |
| 41096 | Washington | Mason | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,059
Population
41.5
Median age
$49,354
Median household income
$33,577
Per capita income
$141,450
Median home value
$593
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
16.8%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
6,472
Housing units
21.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
595
Under 5
508
722
5–9
617
575
10–14
491
547
15–19
467
547
20–24
468
1,118
25–34
956
1,219
35–44
1,042
1,226
45–54
1,048
701
55–59
599
648
60–64
554
1,190
65–74
1,018
514
75–84
439
135
85+
115
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,248 | 26.1% |
| 18 and over | 13,811 | 74.0% |
| 65 and over | 3,411 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 41.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.2%
Black or African American
6.3%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
Other race
0.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,991 | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 1,156 | 6.3% |
| Two or more races | 619 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 279 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 96 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 95 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 86 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.4%
$10k–$15k
5.1%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
13.3%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
13.5%
$75k–$100k
8.9%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
6.6%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 8.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.6% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $49,354 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
26.0%
$100k–$150k
14.4%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
16.3%
$300k–$500k
13.9%
$500k–$1M
2.3%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,450 |
| Median rent / month | $593 |
| Owner occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter occupied | 20.9% |
| Vacant | 17.2% |
| Single-family detached | 76.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 17.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.2% |
| 3 or more | 34.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.8% |
| Electricity | 63.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.8% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 6.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,292 | 50.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 484 | 8.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,259 | 22.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,047 | 18.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,078 | 32.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,478 | 36.7% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 35.4% | 19.6% |
| Married | 46.6% | 53.5% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 3.9% | 14.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.3%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
34.9%
Some college, no degree
15.4%
Associate's degree
12.9%
Bachelor's degree
12.9%
Graduate / professional
8.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 21.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 276 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 138 | 5.2% |
| Elementary school | 1,962 | 47.7% |
| High school | 861 | 22.0% |
| College / grad school | 807 | 22.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.0%
Manufacturing
25.8%
Retail trade
9.3%
Professional & management
7.3%
Construction
6.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.6%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Other services
2.6%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.9% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 17.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 25.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 13.6% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.3% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 31.8 |
Poverty
All people
16.8%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
14.9%
Married-couple families
5.0%
Female-led households
62.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 36.6% |
| Retirement income | 21.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.5% |
| High cholesterol | 35.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 31.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.5% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 30.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 13.9% |
| No health insurance | 10.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 55.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.1% |
| Teeth loss | 18.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 881 | 6.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.2% |
| 18–64 years | 14.2% |
| 65 and over | 43.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 16,956 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 136 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 33 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 58 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,779 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,657 | 98.2% |
| Born in different state | 13,510 | 77.7% |
| Foreign born | 122 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 280 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 130 | 19.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,141 | 22.9% |
| French | 3,008 | 16.7% |
| Italian | 2,044 | 11.3% |
| English | 90 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 38 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 23 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 84.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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