Powell County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 3 ZIP codes · 3 cities
3
ZIP codes
13,133
population (2021)
+4.1%
pop change since 2010
21197
FIPS code
Powell County ZIP code map
About Powell County
Powell County is located in Kentucky and contains 3 ZIP codes across 3 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,133 as of 2021,
an increase of
4.1% from 12,613 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Powell County is 21197.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,133 |
| 2010 population | 12,613 |
| Change | +4.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21197 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Powell County
ZIP codes for Powell County, KY (3)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40312 | Clay City | Powell | View map |
| 40376 | Slade | Powell | View map |
| 40380 | Stanton | Powell | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,180
Population
39.5
Median age
$38,788
Median household income
$23,342
Per capita income
$82,667
Median home value
$463
Median monthly rent
78.8%
Home ownership
14.1%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
4,153
Housing units
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
436
Under 5
386
446
5–9
395
494
10–14
436
443
15–19
391
397
20–24
350
886
25–34
784
888
35–44
784
909
45–54
804
553
55–59
488
442
60–64
391
718
65–74
634
283
75–84
250
102
85+
90
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,156 | 16.1% |
| 18 and over | 10,024 | 83.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,077 | 43.6% |
| Median age | 39.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
91.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3%
Other race
0.4%
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,480 | 91.8% |
| Two or more races | 583 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 409 | 3% |
| Other race | 59 | 0.4% |
| Black or African American | 35 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 23 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.0%
$10k–$15k
8.8%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
41.2%
$35k–$50k
5.6%
$50k–$75k
5.5%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
10.1%
$150k–$200k
1.5%
$200k+
1.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 8.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 41.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 5.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.5% |
| $200k+ | 1.0% |
| Median income | $38,788 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.7%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
44.2%
$150k–$200k
11.3%
$200k–$300k
11.6%
$300k–$500k
5.3%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $82,667 |
| Median rent / month | $463 |
| Owner occupied | 78.8% |
| Renter occupied | 21.2% |
| Vacant | 34.4% |
| Single-family detached | 76.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.4% |
| Mobile homes | 16.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.55 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 48.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 11.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 19.8% |
| 3 or more | 53.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 16.5% |
| Electricity | 71.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 6.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,382 | 67.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 212 | 3.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 878 | 12.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,216 | 17.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,625 | 23.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,466 | 54.0% |
| Average household size | 2.43 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.8% | 15.3% |
| Married | 67.5% | 66.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 1.2% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 10.3% | 8.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
23.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.9%
HS graduate
43.2%
Some college, no degree
11.0%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
6.2%
Graduate / professional
4.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 69.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 10.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 198 | 4.6% |
| Kindergarten | 229 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,232 | 28.1% |
| High school | 794 | 18.2% |
| College / grad school | 466 | 10.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
12.2%
Manufacturing
10.8%
Retail trade
9.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.1%
Public administration
6.0%
Construction
5.8%
Professional & management
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.4%
Other services
3.2%
Finance & real estate
2.2%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 18.2% |
| Service | 9.3% |
| Sales & office | 15.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.2% |
| Production & transportation | 17.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 49.1% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 58.1% |
| Carpool | 4.6% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.3 |
Poverty
All people
14.1%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
23.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 59.7% |
| Retirement income | 15.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 8.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.5% |
| High cholesterol | 40.2% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 35.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.6% |
| No physical activity | 33.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.7% |
| Poor physical health | 16.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.7% |
| Visited dentist | 49.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.7% |
| Teeth loss | 22.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 616 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 39.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.0% |
| Public insurance | 68.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,358 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 47 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 43 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,127 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 13,094 | 99.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,382 | 85.8% |
| Foreign born | 33 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 53 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 53 | 33.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,056 | 15.6% |
| Arab | 1,726 | 13.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1,065 | 8.1% |
| English | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 57.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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