Union County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 5 ZIP codes · 5 cities
5
ZIP codes
13,544
population (2021)
-9.7%
pop change since 2010
21225
FIPS code
Union County ZIP code map
About Union County
Union County is located in Kentucky and contains 5 ZIP codes across 5 cities and communities.
The county's population was 13,544 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.7% from 15,007 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Union County is 21225.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 13,544 |
| 2010 population | 15,007 |
| Change | -9.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21225 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Union County
ZIP codes for Union County, KY (5)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42437 | Morganfield | Union | View map |
| 42459 | Sturgis | Union | View map |
| 42460 | Sullivan | Union | View map |
| 42461 | Uniontown | Union | View map |
| 42462 | Waverly | Union | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,916
Population
41.4
Median age
$58,383
Median household income
$28,079
Per capita income
$115,250
Median home value
$752
Median monthly rent
76.0%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
4,639
Housing units
8.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
352
Under 5
341
361
5–9
350
359
10–14
347
431
15–19
417
644
20–24
624
801
25–34
776
849
35–44
823
848
45–54
821
592
55–59
573
504
60–64
489
860
65–74
834
332
75–84
321
136
85+
131
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,626 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 11,290 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,614 | 17.6% |
| Median age | 41.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.6%
Black or African American
8.4%
Two or more races
1.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,339 | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,184 | 8.4% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 168 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 81 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
12.9%
$50k–$75k
24.5%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
12.7%
$150k–$200k
4.7%
$200k+
1.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 24.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.7% |
| $200k+ | 1.7% |
| Median income | $58,383 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
15.4%
$50k–$100k
32.9%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
13.4%
$200k–$300k
15.4%
$300k–$500k
6.1%
$500k–$1M
1.9%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,250 |
| Median rent / month | $752 |
| Owner occupied | 76.0% |
| Renter occupied | 24.0% |
| Vacant | 13.9% |
| Single-family detached | 79.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 13.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.63 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.0% |
| 3 or more | 28.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.1% |
| Electricity | 53.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.5% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| Wood | 1.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,767 | 54.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 351 | 7.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 845 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,238 | 21.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,511 | 29.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,716 | 31.1% |
| Average household size | 2.57 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 29.1% | 23.5% |
| Married | 53.2% | 52.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 9.3% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 12.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.4%
Some HS, no diploma
7.4%
HS graduate
47.6%
Some college, no degree
19.6%
Associate's degree
13.1%
Bachelor's degree
5.6%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 8.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 143 | 5.9% |
| Kindergarten | 140 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,032 | 47.0% |
| High school | 640 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 492 | 22.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Agriculture & mining
13.9%
Construction
10.3%
Retail trade
10.2%
Professional & management
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
4.1%
Public administration
3.0%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 25.7% |
| Service | 17.4% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.1% |
| Government | 17.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.6% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
14.3%
18 and over
13.5%
Married-couple families
6.1%
Female-led households
20.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.6% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.6% |
| High cholesterol | 36.1% |
| Heart disease | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.7% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 32.2% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.2% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 33.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% |
| Poor mental health | 19.1% |
| Poor physical health | 15.0% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 49.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.6% |
| Teeth loss | 21.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 838 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 31.8% |
| Under 18 | 10.6% |
| 18–64 years | 30.5% |
| 65 and over | 61.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.6% |
| Public insurance | 41.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 13,223 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 74 | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 21 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 47 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 6 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,765 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 13,704 | 99.2% |
| Born in different state | 9,603 | 75.9% |
| Foreign born | 61 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 151 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 62 | 59.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,805 | 13% |
| French | 1,651 | 11.9% |
| Italian | 1,497 | 10.8% |
| Polish | 41 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 38 | 0.3% |
| English | 37 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 93.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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