Metcalfe County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
10,349
population (2021)
+2.5%
pop change since 2010
21169
FIPS code
Metcalfe County ZIP code map
About Metcalfe County
Metcalfe County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 10,349 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.5% from 10,099 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Metcalfe County is 21169.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 10,349 |
| 2010 population | 10,099 |
| Change | +2.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21169 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Metcalfe County
ZIP codes for Metcalfe County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42124 | Beaumont | Metcalfe | View map |
| 42129 | Edmonton | Metcalfe | View map |
| 42154 | Knob Lick | Metcalfe | View map |
| 42166 | Summer Shade | Metcalfe | View map |
| 42214 | Center | Metcalfe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
10,756
Population
41.9
Median age
$45,024
Median household income
$23,220
Per capita income
$104,240
Median home value
$252
Median monthly rent
88.5%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
3,891
Housing units
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
347
Under 5
291
348
5–9
292
419
10–14
352
392
15–19
329
297
20–24
250
611
25–34
513
680
35–44
571
814
45–54
683
492
55–59
413
349
60–64
293
662
65–74
557
373
75–84
313
62
85+
53
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,557 | 24.1% |
| 18 and over | 8,199 | 75.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,020 | 18.6% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Two or more races
1.5%
Other race
1%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,404 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 177 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 168 | 1.5% |
| Other race | 114 | 1% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 29 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.4%
$10k–$15k
5.8%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
26.2%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
8.6%
$150k–$200k
3.1%
$200k+
1.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 26.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.1% |
| $200k+ | 1.5% |
| Median income | $45,024 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.8%
$50k–$100k
41.6%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
15.6%
$200k–$300k
9.9%
$300k–$500k
3.2%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,240 |
| Median rent / month | $252 |
| Owner occupied | 88.5% |
| Renter occupied | 11.5% |
| Vacant | 15.1% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 24.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.45 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 10.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 6.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 8.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.7% |
| 3 or more | 36.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 23.8% |
| Electricity | 60.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 8.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,311 | 50.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 348 | 11.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 631 | 12.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 986 | 25.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,380 | 41.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,424 | 29.3% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.9% | 26.1% |
| Married | 54.3% | 54.1% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 9.0% | 10.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
45.2%
Some college, no degree
15.0%
Associate's degree
4.1%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
4.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 182 | 14.0% |
| Kindergarten | 24 | 1.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,207 | 57.1% |
| High school | 655 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 144 | 8.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
24.6%
Education & healthcare
17.0%
Finance & real estate
13.4%
Retail trade
11.0%
Agriculture & mining
9.8%
Construction
5.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.2%
Other services
4.0%
Professional & management
3.2%
Public administration
1.9%
Wholesale trade
0.8%
Information
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.6% |
| Service | 11.7% |
| Sales & office | 12.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 15.7% |
| Production & transportation | 32.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.1% |
| Government | 7.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 12.4% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
16.3%
Married-couple families
27.8%
Female-led households
12.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 35.6% |
| Retirement income | 24.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 39.0% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.7% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 36.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.9% |
| Poor mental health | 19.6% |
| Poor physical health | 17.2% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 46.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.7% |
| Teeth loss | 24.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 546 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 37.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.2% |
| Public insurance | 47.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,118 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 122 | 0.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 99 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,607 | 98.1% |
| Born in same state | 10,506 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 7,893 | 76.9% |
| Foreign born | 101 | 2.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 149 | 1.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 47 | 20.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,727 | 16.1% |
| French | 1,047 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 763 | 7.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 196 | 1.8% |
| Polish | 7 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 91.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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