Owsley County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
3,953
population (2021)
-16.9%
pop change since 2010
21189
FIPS code
Owsley County ZIP code map
About Owsley County
Owsley County is located in Kentucky and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 3,953 as of 2021,
a decrease of
16.9% from 4,755 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Owsley County is 21189.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 3,953 |
| 2010 population | 4,755 |
| Change | -16.9% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21189 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Owsley County
ZIP codes for Owsley County, KY (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 41314 | Booneville | Owsley | View map |
| 41351 | Mistletoe | Owsley | View map |
| 41364 | Ricetown | Owsley | View map |
| 41386 | Vincent | Owsley | View map |
Demographics & statistics
4,588
Population
48.6
Median age
$37,635
Median household income
$19,351
Per capita income
$21,825
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
91.4%
Home ownership
57.5%
Poverty rate
27.8%
Unemployment
1,672
Housing units
3.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
163
Under 5
139
113
5–9
97
118
10–14
101
122
15–19
103
98
20–24
84
203
25–34
173
271
35–44
230
368
45–54
314
172
55–59
147
277
60–64
235
411
65–74
350
127
75–84
109
34
85+
29
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 894 | 5.0% |
| 18 and over | 3,694 | 95.0% |
| 65 and over | 1,060 | 17.2% |
| Median age | 48.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.8%
Two or more races
4.5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Other race
2.1%
Black or African American
1.1%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,209 | 87.8% |
| Two or more races | 216 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 204 | 4.3% |
| Other race | 103 | 2.1% |
| Black or African American | 54 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
36.7%
$10k–$15k
19.3%
$15k–$25k
3.2%
$25k–$35k
3.1%
$35k–$50k
3.2%
$50k–$75k
27.6%
$75k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
2.0%
$150k–$200k
0.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 36.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 19.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 3.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 27.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 4.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 0.7% |
| Median income | $37,635 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
80.0%
$50k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
2.3%
$200k–$300k
2.4%
$300k–$500k
0.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $21,825 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 91.4% |
| Renter occupied | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 30.3% |
| Single-family detached | 56.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 41.0% |
| Median rooms | 2.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.15 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 33.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 3.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 16.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 59.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 31.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 8.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 50.9% |
| 3 or more | 10.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 3.5% |
| Electricity | 15.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.8% |
| Fuel oil | 22.8% |
| Wood | 56.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 742 | 14.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 53 | 0.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 345 | 74.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 437 | 10.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 394 | 6.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 707 | 25.9% |
| Average household size | 1.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.6% | 5.4% |
| Married | 13.8% | 26.4% |
| Separated | 8.9% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 10.6% | 4.1% |
| Divorced | 27.2% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
24.2%
Some HS, no diploma
28.5%
HS graduate
15.5%
Some college, no degree
28.0%
Associate's degree
0.7%
Bachelor's degree
2.0%
Graduate / professional
1.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 47.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 3.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 73 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 115 | 4.2% |
| Elementary school | 270 | 9.8% |
| High school | 174 | 6.3% |
| College / grad school | 61 | 2.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
6.3%
Construction
3.4%
Manufacturing
2.5%
Retail trade
2.4%
Public administration
2.1%
Professional & management
2.0%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
1.5%
Other services
1.4%
Finance & real estate
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Information
0.3%
Wholesale trade
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 7.9% |
| Service | 5.6% |
| Sales & office | 3.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 3.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 17.8% |
| Government | 5.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 19.4% |
| Carpool | 2.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 10.1 |
Poverty
All people
57.5%
Under 18 years
9.1%
18 and over
57.1%
Married-couple families
28.5%
Female-led households
7.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 63.0% |
| Retirement income | 31.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 9.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 42.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 11.5% |
| High cholesterol | 10.1% |
| Heart disease | 2.5% |
| Stroke | 1.2% |
| Asthma | 3.1% |
| Arthritis | 9.2% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.8% |
| Cancer | 1.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 3.5% |
| No physical activity | 9.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 9.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.1% |
| Poor mental health | 5.0% |
| Poor physical health | 4.7% |
| No health insurance | 3.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 19.4% |
| Visited dentist | 11.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 22.0% |
| Teeth loss | 6.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 123 | 0.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 43.8% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% |
| 18–64 years | 46.4% |
| 65 and over | 21.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 11.9% |
| Public insurance | 92.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,286 | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,582 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 4,517 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 3,960 | 71.6% |
| Foreign born | 65 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 6 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 6 | 25.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,309 | 50.3% |
| French | 855 | 18.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 147 | 3.2% |
| English | 4 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 75.2% |
| Internet access | 32.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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