Shelby County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 6 ZIP codes · 5 cities
6
ZIP codes
48,461
population (2021)
+15.2%
pop change since 2010
21211
FIPS code
Shelby County ZIP code map
About Shelby County
Shelby County is located in Kentucky and contains 6 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 48,461 as of 2021,
an increase of
15.2% from 42,074 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Shelby County is 21211.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 48,461 |
| 2010 population | 42,074 |
| Change | +15.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21211 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Shelby County
ZIP codes for Shelby County, KY (6)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40003 | Bagdad | Shelby | View map |
| 40022 | Finchville | Shelby | View map |
| 40065 | Shelbyville | Shelby | View map |
| 40066 | Shelbyville | Shelby | View map |
| 40067 | Simpsonville | Shelby | View map |
| 40076 | Waddy | Shelby | View map |
Demographics & statistics
43,671
Population
40.3
Median age
$79,807
Median household income
$37,784
Per capita income
$279,200
Median home value
$774
Median monthly rent
80.6%
Home ownership
8.8%
Poverty rate
2.8%
Unemployment
12,964
Housing units
30.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,368
Under 5
1,338
1,298
5–9
1,269
1,486
10–14
1,453
1,198
15–19
1,171
1,363
20–24
1,333
2,665
25–34
2,605
2,973
35–44
2,907
3,042
45–54
2,975
1,523
55–59
1,490
1,510
60–64
1,476
2,313
65–74
2,262
1,003
75–84
981
338
85+
331
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,783 | 22.0% |
| 18 and over | 33,888 | 78.0% |
| 65 and over | 7,228 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 40.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.2%
Two or more races
7.7%
Hispanic or Latino
6.9%
Black or African American
5.2%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,742 | 76.2% |
| Two or more races | 3,616 | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,259 | 6.9% |
| Black or African American | 2,451 | 5.2% |
| Other race | 1,300 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 506 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 56 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.5%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
11.2%
$50k–$75k
15.4%
$75k–$100k
15.4%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
7.6%
$200k+
9.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.6% |
| $200k+ | 9.4% |
| Median income | $79,807 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
7.5%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
$150k–$200k
12.6%
$200k–$300k
24.1%
$300k–$500k
28.4%
$500k–$1M
12.9%
$1M+
4.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $279,200 |
| Median rent / month | $774 |
| Owner occupied | 80.6% |
| Renter occupied | 19.4% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 88.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 18.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 52.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 1.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 18.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.2% |
| 3 or more | 37.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.6% |
| Electricity | 54.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 18.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| Wood | 4.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,590 | 67.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,035 | 4.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,323 | 11.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,379 | 16.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,439 | 32.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,991 | 33.0% |
| Average household size | 2.79 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.7% | 21.3% |
| Married | 65.4% | 59.9% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| Divorced | 7.0% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
34.7%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
10.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.8%
Graduate / professional
10.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 626 | 4.9% |
| Kindergarten | 616 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,156 | 43.3% |
| High school | 2,179 | 26.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,923 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Manufacturing
15.3%
Retail trade
12.0%
Construction
10.1%
Professional & management
8.0%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Other services
5.0%
Public administration
5.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
3.9%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Information
1.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 34.7% |
| Service | 13.0% |
| Sales & office | 23.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 15.0% |
| Self-employed | 7.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 28.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.8%
Under 18 years
11.7%
18 and over
8.0%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
41.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 37.3% |
| Retirement income | 32.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 8.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 39.1% |
| High cholesterol | 36.7% |
| Heart disease | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 28.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.5% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.0% |
| No physical activity | 27.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 16.8% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,750 | 7.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.9% |
| Under 18 | 6.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.7% |
| Public insurance | 37.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 40,965 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,978 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,577 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 178 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,862 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 40,348 | 96.0% |
| Born in different state | 29,044 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 514 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,809 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 839 | 40.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,598 | 15.1% |
| Italian | 5,876 | 13.5% |
| Arab | 5,185 | 11.9% |
| English | 380 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 250 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 71 | 0.2% |
| German | 66 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 30 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.5% |
| Internet access | 94.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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