Mccreary County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
16,892
population (2021)
-7.7%
pop change since 2010
21147
FIPS code
Mccreary County ZIP code map
About Mccreary County
Mccreary County is located in Kentucky and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 16,892 as of 2021,
a decrease of
7.7% from 18,306 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Mccreary County is 21147.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 16,892 |
| 2010 population | 18,306 |
| Change | -7.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21147 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Mccreary County
ZIP codes for Mccreary County, KY (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42631 | Marshes Siding | Mccreary | View map |
| 42634 | Parkers Lake | Mccreary | View map |
| 42635 | Pine Knot | Mccreary | View map |
| 42638 | Revelo | Mccreary | View map |
| 42647 | Stearns | Mccreary | View map |
| 42649 | Strunk | Mccreary | View map |
| 42653 | Whitley City | Mccreary | View map |
Demographics & statistics
16,315
Population
40.2
Median age
$34,761
Median household income
$17,503
Per capita income
$85,780
Median home value
$497
Median monthly rent
72.6%
Home ownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
Unemployment
5,022
Housing units
7.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
457
Under 5
397
557
5–9
484
503
10–14
437
516
15–19
450
532
20–24
464
1,194
25–34
1,039
1,201
35–44
1,045
1,263
45–54
1,100
630
55–59
549
444
60–64
387
893
65–74
778
474
75–84
412
58
85+
51
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,464 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 12,851 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,666 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 40.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.8%
Black or African American
7.1%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.3%
Asian
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Other race
0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,670 | 88.8% |
| Black or African American | 1,170 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 380 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 209 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.1% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
14.4%
$10k–$15k
15.4%
$15k–$25k
11.8%
$25k–$35k
11.1%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
15.2%
$75k–$100k
9.4%
$100k–$150k
7.2%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 14.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 15.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 0.7% |
| Median income | $34,761 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
31.5%
$50k–$100k
23.1%
$100k–$150k
24.0%
$150k–$200k
9.1%
$200k–$300k
8.2%
$300k–$500k
2.3%
$500k–$1M
0.8%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $85,780 |
| Median rent / month | $497 |
| Owner occupied | 72.6% |
| Renter occupied | 27.4% |
| Vacant | 18.5% |
| Single-family detached | 58.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 32.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.0% |
| 3 or more | 26.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.6% |
| Electricity | 70.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| Fuel oil | 2.9% |
| Wood | 13.7% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,567 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 259 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,319 | 24.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,176 | 21.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,658 | 31.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,764 | 34.1% |
| Average household size | 2.75 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.0% | 24.3% |
| Married | 46.8% | 46.5% |
| Separated | 6.1% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 4.0% | 10.6% |
| Divorced | 13.1% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.0%
HS graduate
45.1%
Some college, no degree
16.7%
Associate's degree
9.9%
Bachelor's degree
3.4%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 78.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 158 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 56 | 1.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,517 | 48.0% |
| High school | 934 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 533 | 20.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.3%
Manufacturing
18.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.9%
Retail trade
8.9%
Construction
8.6%
Public administration
7.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Professional & management
2.8%
Other services
2.8%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.4% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.2% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.9% |
| Government | 22.2% |
| Self-employed | 7.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 12.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
36.9%
Under 18 years
42.9%
18 and over
35.3%
Married-couple families
21.2%
Female-led households
41.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 45.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 30.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 46.6% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Heart disease | 9.4% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 12.8% |
| Arthritis | 34.2% |
| Kidney disease | 4.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.1% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 40.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 42.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 29.6% |
| Poor mental health | 21.2% |
| Poor physical health | 19.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 41.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 29.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 922 | 7.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.1% |
| Under 18 | 7.5% |
| 18–64 years | 19.9% |
| 65 and over | 53.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 40.0% |
| Public insurance | 67.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,461 | 93.3% |
| Spanish | 94 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 19 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 16,194 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 16,121 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 10,638 | 64.7% |
| Foreign born | 73 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 121 | 0.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 62 | 43.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,636 | 10% |
| French | 1,039 | 6.4% |
| Italian | 1,000 | 6.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 71 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 34.2% |
| Internet access | 83.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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