Wayne County, KY ZIP Codes
Kentucky (KY) · 1 ZIP codes · 1 cities
1
ZIP codes
19,540
population (2021)
-6.1%
pop change since 2010
21231
FIPS code
Wayne County ZIP code map
About Wayne County
Wayne County is located in Kentucky and contains 1 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 19,540 as of 2021,
a decrease of
6.1% from 20,813 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Wayne County is 21231.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 19,540 |
| 2010 population | 20,813 |
| Change | -6.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| FIPS code | 21231 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Wayne County
ZIP codes for Wayne County, KY (1)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42633 | Monticello | Wayne | View map |
Demographics & statistics
18,483
Population
43.2
Median age
$41,970
Median household income
$26,929
Per capita income
$114,700
Median home value
$677
Median monthly rent
72.5%
Home ownership
24.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
Unemployment
7,194
Housing units
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
501
Under 5
519
471
5–9
488
534
10–14
553
527
15–19
546
591
20–24
612
1,134
25–34
1,172
1,068
35–44
1,105
1,139
45–54
1,178
611
55–59
632
608
60–64
628
1,100
65–74
1,137
641
75–84
663
160
85+
165
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,790 | 20.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,693 | 79.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,866 | 20.9% |
| Median age | 43.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
89.2%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Other race
2.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.4%
Black or African American
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,103 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 699 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 515 | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 492 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 97 | 0.5% |
Household income
Under $10k
7.7%
$10k–$15k
10.7%
$15k–$25k
13.0%
$25k–$35k
12.7%
$35k–$50k
13.6%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
11.1%
$100k–$150k
9.3%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 10.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 13.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 9.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $41,970 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
21.1%
$50k–$100k
22.5%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
15.5%
$200k–$300k
7.2%
$300k–$500k
10.0%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $114,700 |
| Median rent / month | $677 |
| Owner occupied | 72.5% |
| Renter occupied | 27.5% |
| Vacant | 20.0% |
| Single-family detached | 64.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.6% |
| Mobile homes | 26.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.36 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.6% |
| 3 or more | 25.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.8% |
| Electricity | 81.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
| Wood | 7.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,796 | 51.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 291 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,351 | 18.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,948 | 26.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,458 | 33.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,887 | 39.1% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 26.4% | 24.3% |
| Married | 55.9% | 49.7% |
| Separated | 2.1% | 4.1% |
| Widowed | 4.3% | 11.4% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
12.6%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
39.8%
Some college, no degree
16.1%
Associate's degree
6.0%
Bachelor's degree
7.7%
Graduate / professional
6.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 124 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 167 | 5.3% |
| Elementary school | 1,516 | 47.7% |
| High school | 1,023 | 32.2% |
| College / grad school | 346 | 10.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.2%
Manufacturing
20.8%
Retail trade
11.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Construction
6.5%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Public administration
4.3%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 23.0% |
| Service | 14.2% |
| Sales & office | 25.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.4% |
| Production & transportation | 27.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.0% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 7.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.8% |
| Carpool | 13.0% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
24.9%
Under 18 years
37.3%
18 and over
21.8%
Married-couple families
9.1%
Female-led households
51.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 46.9% |
| Retirement income | 24.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 14.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.9% |
| High cholesterol | 38.9% |
| Heart disease | 9.3% |
| Stroke | 4.5% |
| Asthma | 12.2% |
| Arthritis | 35.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 14.0% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 14.2% |
| No physical activity | 37.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.6% |
| Poor mental health | 19.9% |
| Poor physical health | 17.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 45.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 25.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,043 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 24.1% |
| Under 18 | 3.9% |
| 18–64 years | 23.4% |
| 65 and over | 46.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 46.2% |
| Public insurance | 60.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,463 | 94.5% |
| Spanish | 219 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 207 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,948 | 97.1% |
| Born in same state | 17,868 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 14,529 | 78.6% |
| Foreign born | 80 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 535 | 2.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 244 | 45.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,402 | 18.4% |
| Arab | 2,216 | 12% |
| Italian | 1,907 | 10.3% |
| English | 171 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 22 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 12 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 82.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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