Simpson County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 2 ZIP codes · 1 cities
2
ZIP codes
19,718
population (2021)
+13.8%
pop change since 2010
21213
FIPS code
Simpson County ZIP code map
About Simpson County
Simpson County is located in Kentucky and contains 2 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,718 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.8% from 17,327 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Simpson County is 21213.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,718 |
| 2010 population | 17,327 |
| Change | +13.8% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21213 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Simpson County
ZIP codes for Simpson County, KY (2)
Demographics & statistics
19,185
Population
39.2
Median age
$53,864
Median household income
$27,464
Per capita income
$173,800
Median home value
$960
Median monthly rent
64.6%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
5,548
Housing units
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
546
Under 5
529
806
5–9
782
572
10–14
554
624
15–19
606
630
20–24
612
1,264
25–34
1,226
1,213
35–44
1,177
1,124
45–54
1,091
660
55–59
641
764
60–64
741
936
65–74
907
483
75–84
469
116
85+
112
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,588 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 14,597 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 3,023 | 15.8% |
| Median age | 39.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.3%
Black or African American
9.4%
Two or more races
4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
0.8%
Asian
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,316 | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 1,839 | 9.4% |
| Two or more races | 790 | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 413 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 150 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
8.9%
$10k–$15k
5.5%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
8.1%
$35k–$50k
15.4%
$50k–$75k
21.9%
$75k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 8.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $53,864 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.0%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
16.6%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
26.1%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
3.7%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,800 |
| Median rent / month | $960 |
| Owner occupied | 64.6% |
| Renter occupied | 35.4% |
| Vacant | 10.5% |
| Single-family detached | 76.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.9% |
| Mobile homes | 8.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 10.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 6.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 11.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 57.2% |
| 4 bedrooms | 11.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.6% |
| 3 or more | 26.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 35.4% |
| Electricity | 52.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.6% |
| Wood | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,756 | 51.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 477 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,290 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,739 | 23.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,244 | 30.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,948 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.2% | 24.9% |
| Married | 53.1% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 3.1% | 1.3% |
| Widowed | 1.2% | 8.7% |
| Divorced | 13.4% | 12.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
7.2%
HS graduate
43.9%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
11.4%
Bachelor's degree
8.5%
Graduate / professional
6.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 216 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 218 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,990 | 49.4% |
| High school | 1,022 | 25.4% |
| College / grad school | 584 | 14.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
26.7%
Education & healthcare
15.1%
Retail trade
13.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
7.8%
Professional & management
6.4%
Construction
6.3%
Other services
5.4%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Public administration
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Agriculture & mining
1.5%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.0% |
| Service | 14.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 28.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.8% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 9.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 16.5% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.2 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
14.7%
18 and over
15.1%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
41.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 31.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.2% |
| High cholesterol | 36.8% |
| Heart disease | 7.5% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.3% |
| Arthritis | 31.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.4% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 32.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.8% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 14.1% |
| No health insurance | 11.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 53.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 19.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,018 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 15.9% |
| 65 and over | 30.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.1% |
| Public insurance | 42.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,110 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 57 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 8 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 21 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 28 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 19,014 | 99.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,932 | 98.7% |
| Born in different state | 11,275 | 58.8% |
| Foreign born | 82 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 171 | 0.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 102 | 59.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,953 | 15.4% |
| Arab | 2,172 | 11.3% |
| Italian | 1,809 | 9.4% |
| English | 215 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 47 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 38 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 30 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 20 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.9% |
| Internet access | 90.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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