Monroe County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
11,233
population (2021)
+2.5%
pop change since 2010
21171
FIPS code
Monroe County ZIP code map
About Monroe County
Monroe County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 11,233 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.5% from 10,963 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Monroe County is 21171.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 11,233 |
| 2010 population | 10,963 |
| Change | +2.5% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21171 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Monroe County
ZIP codes for Monroe County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42133 | Fountain Run | Monroe | View map |
| 42140 | Gamaliel | Monroe | View map |
| 42151 | Hestand | Monroe | View map |
| 42157 | Mount Hermon | Monroe | View map |
| 42167 | Tompkinsville | Monroe | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,586
Population
41.9
Median age
$48,853
Median household income
$26,578
Per capita income
$118,820
Median home value
$496
Median monthly rent
77.7%
Home ownership
15.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
Unemployment
4,121
Housing units
18.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
371
Under 5
371
330
5–9
331
387
10–14
388
327
15–19
328
323
20–24
323
664
25–34
666
685
35–44
687
718
45–54
719
423
55–59
425
470
60–64
472
635
65–74
636
348
75–84
348
105
85+
106
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,588 | 19.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,998 | 80.4% |
| 65 and over | 2,178 | 19.4% |
| Median age | 41.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
93%
Black or African American
2.5%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Two or more races
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,962 | 93% |
| Black or African American | 295 | 2.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 199 | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 165 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 106 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
4.9%
$15k–$25k
8.0%
$25k–$35k
13.5%
$35k–$50k
9.6%
$50k–$75k
12.9%
$75k–$100k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
20.1%
$150k–$200k
11.2%
$200k+
1.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.2% |
| $200k+ | 1.4% |
| Median income | $48,853 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
14.5%
$50k–$100k
24.8%
$100k–$150k
23.0%
$150k–$200k
12.0%
$200k–$300k
11.6%
$300k–$500k
11.5%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
1.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $118,820 |
| Median rent / month | $496 |
| Owner occupied | 77.7% |
| Renter occupied | 22.3% |
| Vacant | 19.9% |
| Single-family detached | 74.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 22.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.0% |
| 3 or more | 33.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.6% |
| Electricity | 68.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 13.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 6.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,229 | 55.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 346 | 4.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 788 | 13.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,331 | 26.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,560 | 33.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,748 | 38.5% |
| Average household size | 2.55 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Married | 55.4% | 52.7% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 0.1% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 15.3% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.9%
HS graduate
44.3%
Some college, no degree
15.5%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
5.5%
Graduate / professional
13.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 18.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 122 | 7.7% |
| Kindergarten | 169 | 6.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,143 | 60.6% |
| High school | 526 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 261 | 7.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Manufacturing
17.4%
Construction
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
10.2%
Retail trade
8.5%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.5%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Public administration
2.7%
Other services
2.6%
Professional & management
2.1%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 39.2% |
| Service | 10.0% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.6% |
| Production & transportation | 18.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 70.9% |
| Government | 13.7% |
| Self-employed | 13.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 2.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.6% |
| Carpool | 7.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
Poverty
All people
15.3%
Under 18 years
25.5%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.8%
Female-led households
42.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.5% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.2% |
| High cholesterol | 39.7% |
| Heart disease | 9.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| Arthritis | 35.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.4% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 36.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.1% |
| Poor mental health | 19.0% |
| Poor physical health | 16.7% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 48.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 23.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 445 | 3.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.9% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.7% |
| 65 and over | 58.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 44.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,844 | 94.7% |
| Spanish | 117 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 108 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,424 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 11,340 | 98.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,160 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 84 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 162 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 55 | 7.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,103 | 26.8% |
| French | 1,594 | 13.8% |
| Italian | 635 | 5.5% |
| English | 28 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 19 | 0.2% |
| German | 18 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 87.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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