Meade County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 7 ZIP codes · 7 cities
7
ZIP codes
30,131
population (2021)
+5.3%
pop change since 2010
21163
FIPS code
Meade County ZIP code map
About Meade County
Meade County is located in Kentucky and contains 7 ZIP codes across 7 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,131 as of 2021,
an increase of
5.3% from 28,602 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Meade County is 21163.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,131 |
| 2010 population | 28,602 |
| Change | +5.3% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21163 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Meade County
ZIP codes for Meade County, KY (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40104 | Battletown | Meade | View map |
| 40108 | Brandenburg | Meade | View map |
| 40117 | Ekron | Meade | View map |
| 40142 | Guston | Meade | View map |
| 40155 | Muldraugh | Meade | View map |
| 40157 | Payneville | Meade | View map |
| 40161 | Rhodelia | Meade | View map |
Demographics & statistics
20,387
Population
43.2
Median age
$69,929
Median household income
$35,745
Per capita income
$167,714
Median home value
$527
Median monthly rent
76.8%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
6.3%
Unemployment
6,820
Housing units
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
436
Under 5
450
636
5–9
656
616
10–14
634
563
15–19
581
580
20–24
598
1,178
25–34
1,214
1,297
35–44
1,336
1,411
45–54
1,453
704
55–59
725
856
60–64
882
1,139
65–74
1,173
523
75–84
539
102
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,098 | 21.5% |
| 18 and over | 16,289 | 78.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,581 | 15.3% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
92.3%
Two or more races
3.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Black or African American
1.5%
Asian
0.7%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,135 | 92.3% |
| Two or more races | 722 | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 339 | 1.6% |
| Black or African American | 320 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 150 | 0.7% |
| Other race | 58 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
2.3%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
7.5%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
12.3%
$50k–$75k
29.7%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
3.6%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.6% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $69,929 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.5%
$50k–$100k
21.4%
$100k–$150k
13.2%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
17.4%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $167,714 |
| Median rent / month | $527 |
| Owner occupied | 76.8% |
| Renter occupied | 23.2% |
| Vacant | 14.8% |
| Single-family detached | 65.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.7% |
| Mobile homes | 27.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 13.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 27.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 10.3% |
| Electricity | 57.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 23.8% |
| Wood | 7.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,150 | 47.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 651 | 14.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,178 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,413 | 23.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,256 | 31.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,310 | 29.5% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.3% | 22.8% |
| Married | 47.3% | 44.8% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 13.7% |
| Divorced | 21.7% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
7.1%
HS graduate
51.8%
Some college, no degree
19.7%
Associate's degree
8.5%
Bachelor's degree
5.5%
Graduate / professional
4.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 307 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 153 | 3.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,034 | 49.8% |
| High school | 927 | 18.6% |
| College / grad school | 1,106 | 18.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Construction
16.7%
Public administration
14.6%
Manufacturing
10.0%
Professional & management
8.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
7.1%
Retail trade
6.8%
Other services
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.7% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 13.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 19.4% |
| Production & transportation | 24.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 71.2% |
| Government | 23.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 42.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
17.8%
18 and over
14.8%
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
34.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.7% |
| Retirement income | 30.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 11.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 38.9% |
| High cholesterol | 35.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| Arthritis | 29.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 29.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 13.2% |
| No health insurance | 10.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 54.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,778 | 9.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 22.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 21.2% |
| 65 and over | 53.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 45.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 19,501 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 45 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 35 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,120 | 99.0% |
| Born in same state | 19,866 | 97.6% |
| Born in different state | 14,294 | 73.5% |
| Foreign born | 254 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 267 | 1.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 153 | 54.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,324 | 16.3% |
| French | 2,434 | 11.9% |
| Arab | 2,416 | 11.9% |
| English | 97 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 92 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 89 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 86 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 25 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.7% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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