Muhlenberg County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 13 ZIP codes · 13 cities
13
ZIP codes
30,694
population (2021)
-2.6%
pop change since 2010
21177
FIPS code
Muhlenberg County ZIP code map
About Muhlenberg County
Muhlenberg County is located in Kentucky and contains 13 ZIP codes across 13 cities and communities.
The county's population was 30,694 as of 2021,
a decrease of
2.6% from 31,499 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Muhlenberg County is 21177.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 30,694 |
| 2010 population | 31,499 |
| Change | -2.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21177 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Muhlenberg County
Beech Creek
Beechmont
Belton
Bremen
Browder
Central City
Cleaton
Drakesboro
Dunmor
Graham
Greenville
Powderly
South Carrollton
ZIP codes for Muhlenberg County, KY (13)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42321 | Beech Creek | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42323 | Beechmont | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42324 | Belton | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42325 | Bremen | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42326 | Browder | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42330 | Central City | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42332 | Cleaton | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42337 | Drakesboro | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42339 | Dunmor | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42344 | Graham | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42345 | Greenville | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42367 | Powderly | Muhlenberg | View map |
| 42374 | South Carrollton | Muhlenberg | View map |
Demographics & statistics
30,058
Population
42.6
Median age
$54,673
Median household income
$31,795
Per capita income
$112,118
Median home value
$526
Median monthly rent
85.0%
Home ownership
18.7%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
10,984
Housing units
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
890
Under 5
836
851
5–9
798
920
10–14
863
924
15–19
867
901
20–24
845
1,867
25–34
1,751
1,901
35–44
1,784
2,128
45–54
1,996
1,094
55–59
1,027
998
60–64
936
1,715
65–74
1,609
1,044
75–84
979
275
85+
259
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,320 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 23,738 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 5,881 | 21.1% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.5%
Two or more races
2.9%
Black or African American
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Asian
1.2%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,909 | 91.5% |
| Two or more races | 879 | 2.9% |
| Black or African American | 722 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 428 | 1.4% |
| Asian | 351 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 119 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 65 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
8.2%
$15k–$25k
10.9%
$25k–$35k
11.4%
$35k–$50k
17.8%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
8.7%
$150k–$200k
5.0%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.0% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $54,673 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
19.8%
$50k–$100k
31.4%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
13.6%
$200k–$300k
10.6%
$300k–$500k
5.1%
$500k–$1M
2.7%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $112,118 |
| Median rent / month | $526 |
| Owner occupied | 85.0% |
| Renter occupied | 15.0% |
| Vacant | 13.7% |
| Single-family detached | 74.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 21.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 26.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 21.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 33.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.4% |
| Electricity | 64.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 1.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,466 | 51.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 748 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,618 | 21.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,636 | 20.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,307 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,051 | 38.9% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.3% | 19.1% |
| Married | 52.5% | 55.5% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 12.4% |
| Divorced | 16.6% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
12.0%
HS graduate
44.8%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
12.4%
Bachelor's degree
3.4%
Graduate / professional
4.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 80.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 198 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 418 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 2,768 | 56.0% |
| High school | 1,373 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 1,168 | 14.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
21.3%
Education & healthcare
21.2%
Retail trade
9.7%
Professional & management
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.9%
Construction
7.0%
Finance & real estate
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.9%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.6%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.6% |
| Service | 14.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.4% |
| Production & transportation | 31.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.9% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 8.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.9% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.2 |
Poverty
All people
18.7%
Under 18 years
23.6%
18 and over
17.5%
Married-couple families
7.3%
Female-led households
53.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 42.7% |
| Retirement income | 29.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 13.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.4% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 34.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.9% |
| No physical activity | 34.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.9% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 50.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 22.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,849 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 23.8% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 22.9% |
| 65 and over | 45.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.6% |
| Public insurance | 55.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,332 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 127 | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 93 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 34 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 29,401 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 29,321 | 99.3% |
| Born in different state | 24,051 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 0.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 657 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 367 | 18.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,384 | 14.6% |
| French | 3,691 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 2,545 | 8.5% |
| English | 188 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 80 | 0.3% |
| German | 14 | 0% |
| Irish | 11 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.9% |
| Internet access | 88.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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