Washington County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 4 ZIP codes · 4 cities
4
ZIP codes
12,072
population (2021)
+3.0%
pop change since 2010
21229
FIPS code
Washington County ZIP code map
About Washington County
Washington County is located in Kentucky and contains 4 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,072 as of 2021,
an increase of
3% from 11,717 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Washington County is 21229.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,072 |
| 2010 population | 11,717 |
| Change | +3.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21229 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Washington County
ZIP codes for Washington County, KY (4)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40040 | Mackville | Washington | View map |
| 40061 | Saint Catharine | Washington | View map |
| 40069 | Springfield | Washington | View map |
| 40078 | Willisburg | Washington | View map |
Demographics & statistics
11,251
Population
41.2
Median age
$63,853
Median household income
$31,344
Per capita income
$126,467
Median home value
$957
Median monthly rent
77.3%
Home ownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
4,016
Housing units
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
322
Under 5
352
338
5–9
369
417
10–14
455
322
15–19
351
236
20–24
258
643
25–34
703
618
35–44
675
755
45–54
825
485
55–59
530
290
60–64
318
532
65–74
582
273
75–84
299
145
85+
158
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,725 | 27.6% |
| 18 and over | 8,526 | 72.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,989 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 41.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.4%
Black or African American
5.7%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
0.8%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,912 | 87.4% |
| Black or African American | 649 | 5.7% |
| Two or more races | 592 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 95 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 63 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 35 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
4.8%
$10k–$15k
14.8%
$15k–$25k
11.0%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
7.8%
$50k–$75k
13.8%
$75k–$100k
19.3%
$100k–$150k
11.2%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
4.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 19.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.1% |
| Median income | $63,853 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.4%
$50k–$100k
29.3%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
13.0%
$200k–$300k
19.5%
$300k–$500k
12.0%
$500k–$1M
1.8%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,467 |
| Median rent / month | $957 |
| Owner occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter occupied | 22.7% |
| Vacant | 14.7% |
| Single-family detached | 82.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 13.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 22.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 21.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 53.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 44.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.4% |
| Electricity | 62.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 15.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 13.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,242 | 48.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 289 | 4.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 839 | 21.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 992 | 26.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,349 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,391 | 33.5% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.0% | 17.9% |
| Married | 49.8% | 58.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 13.4% |
| Divorced | 20.7% | 8.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
46.5%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
5.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.9%
Graduate / professional
7.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 203 | 9.0% |
| Kindergarten | 111 | 6.1% |
| Elementary school | 1,315 | 60.6% |
| High school | 481 | 16.8% |
| College / grad school | 272 | 7.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.1%
Construction
19.7%
Manufacturing
16.0%
Other services
8.0%
Retail trade
7.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Agriculture & mining
5.8%
Public administration
3.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Professional & management
2.4%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.2% |
| Service | 13.4% |
| Sales & office | 14.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 21.6% |
| Production & transportation | 19.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.2% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 8.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.3% |
| Carpool | 7.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.4 |
Poverty
All people
23.5%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
23.2%
Married-couple families
10.8%
Female-led households
61.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 48.8% |
| Retirement income | 26.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 41.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Heart disease | 8.0% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 32.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 33.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 21.0% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.4% |
| No health insurance | 11.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 53.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.0% |
| Teeth loss | 19.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 486 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.0% |
| 18–64 years | 23.8% |
| 65 and over | 58.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 51.1% |
| Public insurance | 47.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 18.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,577 | 93.5% |
| Spanish | 173 | 2.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 49 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 91 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 33 | 0.8% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,158 | 98.9% |
| Born in same state | 11,120 | 98.8% |
| Born in different state | 9,442 | 81.8% |
| Foreign born | 38 | 0.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 93 | 1.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 11 | 35.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,458 | 13% |
| Italian | 1,208 | 10.7% |
| French | 1,164 | 10.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 49 | 0.4% |
| German | 23 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 19 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.8% |
| Internet access | 81.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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