Elk Horn ZIP Codes — Taylor County, KY
There is one unique ZIP code in Elk Horn, Kentucky and it is 42733. Area code: 270/364.
1
ZIP codes
55.47
sq mi land
5.09
sq mi water
270/364
area code
Elk Horn, KY ZIP code map
ZIP codes for Elk Horn, KY (1)
Demographics & statistics
1,615
Population
29.6
Median age
$66,629
Median household income
$26,317
Per capita income
$138,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
32.0%
Poverty rate
0.7%
Unemployment
574
Housing units
2.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
33
Under 5
45
63
5–9
87
77
10–14
106
64
15–19
88
11
20–24
14
135
25–34
185
37
35–44
50
87
45–54
118
27
55–59
37
58
60–64
79
41
65–74
55
41
75–84
57
8
85+
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 452 | 28.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,163 | 72.0% |
| 65 and over | 214 | 13.3% |
| Median age | 29.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.9%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,548 | 95.9% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 26 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 15 | 0.9% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.9%
$10k–$15k
3.7%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
10.9%
$35k–$50k
12.7%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
7.2%
$100k–$150k
38.1%
$150k–$200k
1.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 38.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 1.6% |
| Median income | $66,629 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
16.7%
$50k–$100k
21.1%
$100k–$150k
13.1%
$150k–$200k
16.1%
$200k–$300k
3.4%
$300k–$500k
26.1%
$1M+
3.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $138,900 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 19.6% |
| Single-family detached | 81.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 19.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 30.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 36.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 29.8% |
| 3 or more | 45.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 1.4% |
| Electricity | 61.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 19.9% |
| Wood | 17.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 371 | 65.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 24 | 4.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 49 | 8.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 123 | 21.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 268 | 47.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 137 | 24.2% |
| Average household size | 2.85 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.8% | 21.3% |
| Married | 67.7% | 70.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 7.6% |
| Divorced | 7.5% | 0.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.5%
Some HS, no diploma
14.8%
HS graduate
40.3%
Some college, no degree
29.3%
Associate's degree
5.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.9%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 77.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 2.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 36 | 9.3% |
| Elementary school | 291 | 75.2% |
| High school | 47 | 12.1% |
| College / grad school | 13 | 3.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
24.9%
Manufacturing
21.5%
Education & healthcare
19.3%
Construction
13.6%
Transportation & utilities
10.3%
Other services
5.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 10.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.5% |
| Government | 13.5% |
| Self-employed | 5.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 5.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.7% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 1.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Other means | 3.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.5 |
Poverty
All people
32.0%
Under 18 years
59.6%
18 and over
21.6%
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
80.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.0% |
| Retirement income | 13.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.2% |
| High cholesterol | 37.8% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.9% |
| Asthma | 11.6% |
| Arthritis | 33.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.2% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.3% |
| No physical activity | 33.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.8% |
| Poor physical health | 15.6% |
| No health insurance | 11.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 50.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.0% |
| Teeth loss | 21.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 88 | 7.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 15.7% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 46.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 45.4% |
| Public insurance | 59.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,537 | 95.2% |
| Spanish | 57 | 3.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 57 | 3.7% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,615 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 1,615 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 1,163 | 72.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 274 | 17% |
| French | 114 | 7.1% |
| Italian | 73 | 4.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 24 | 1.5% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 35.1% |
| Internet access | 87.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.