Falls Of Rough ZIP Codes — Grayson County, KY

There is one unique ZIP code in Falls Of Rough, Kentucky and it is 40119. Area code: 270/364.
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Falls Of Rough, KY ZIP code map

About Falls Of Rough, KY

Falls Of Rough is a small, scenic community located in Grayson County, Kentucky, serving the ZIP code 40119. Nestled in the rolling hills of west-central Kentucky, the area is best known for its natural beauty, outdoor recreation, and the historic Rough River that winds through the landscape. Despite its modest size, Falls Of Rough draws visitors from across the region who come to enjoy the tranquility of Rough River Lake and the surrounding woodlands.

Location & geography

Falls Of Rough is situated in Grayson County in west-central Kentucky, roughly 70 miles southwest of Louisville and approximately 30 miles north of Elizabethtown. The community is flanked by neighboring towns such as Leitchfield to the south, Hardinsburg to the west, and Clarkson to the east. The terrain is characterized by gently rolling hills, forested ridges, and the waters of the Rough River and Rough River Lake, which account for approximately 2.73 square miles of the area's total coverage.

Community & economy

Falls Of Rough has the character of a quiet, rural Kentucky community where outdoor life, neighborly connection, and a slower pace define daily living. Agriculture, small-scale forestry, and tourism tied to Rough River Lake State Resort Park are among the primary economic activities in the area. Residents and visitors alike enjoy fishing, boating, camping, and hiking, making the natural environment central to the community's identity and way of life.

Transportation

The primary road corridor serving Falls Of Rough is Kentucky Route 79, which connects the community northward toward Clarkson and southward toward Leitchfield and U.S. Highway 62. Travelers requiring major air service typically use Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, located approximately 70 miles to the northeast, or Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport to the northwest. There is no local public transit service in the area, and personal vehicles are the standard mode of transportation for residents.

History

Falls Of Rough takes its name from the Rough River and the natural falls that once characterized the waterway in this area, features that drew early settlers to the region in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The community historically supported grist mills and small industries powered by the river, and a mill operation at the falls site was a significant early economic anchor. The construction of Rough River Dam by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the mid-20th century transformed the local landscape, creating Rough River Lake and shifting the area's economy toward recreation and tourism.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Falls Of Rough is that Rough River Lake State Resort Park, situated near the community, offers a full-service lodge and golf course, making it one of Kentucky's more surprising destination resorts hidden away in a rural corner of Grayson County. The community's ZIP code, 40119, covers a sprawling 107.44 square miles of land, reflecting just how expansive and sparsely populated this quiet Kentucky enclave truly is.

ZIP codes for Falls Of Rough, KY (1)
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Demographics & statistics

1,887
Population
49.5
Median age
$54,583
Median household income
$32,953
Per capita income
$123,900
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
92.8%
Home ownership
21.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
2,025
Housing units
20.7%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
14
Under 5
9
24
5–9
17
73
10–14
51
64
15–19
44
94
20–24
65
108
25–34
75
97
35–44
68
197
45–54
136
78
55–59
54
118
60–64
81
149
65–74
103
83
75–84
58
16
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1827114.4%
18 and over1,61685.6%
65 and over42022.3%
Median age49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.5%
Two or more races 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
GroupCount%
White1,85898.5%
Two or more races251.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander40.2%

Household income

Under $10k 9.4%
$10k–$15k 9.5%
$15k–$25k 8.0%
$25k–$35k 13.3%
$35k–$50k 7.2%
$50k–$75k 9.4%
$75k–$100k 13.8%
$100k–$150k 23.8%
$150k–$200k 2.8%
$200k+ 2.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k9.4%
$10k–$15k9.5%
$15k–$25k8.0%
$25k–$35k13.3%
$35k–$50k7.2%
$50k–$75k9.4%
$75k–$100k13.8%
$100k–$150k23.8%
$150k–$200k2.8%
$200k+2.7%
Median income$54,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%
$50k–$100k 24.0%
$100k–$150k 21.9%
$150k–$200k 13.2%
$200k–$300k 24.7%
$300k–$500k 5.0%
$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$123,900
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied92.8%
Renter occupied7.2%
Vacant62.7%
Single-family detached77.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.7%
Median rooms5.5
Avg household size (owned)2.41

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.7%
2010–20199.7%
2000–200927.8%
1990–199918.1%
1980–198914.9%
1970–197916.0%
1960–19694.2%
1950–19592.6%
1940–19491.7%
1939 or earlier4.3%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)3.8%
1 bedroom2.6%
2 bedrooms30.8%
3 bedrooms50.9%
4 bedrooms9.9%
5+ bedrooms2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle5.9%
1 vehicle17.3%
2 vehicles28.7%
3 or more48.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.8%
Electricity53.5%
Propane / LP gas29.9%
Fuel oil1.0%
Wood14.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family44457.2%
Cohabiting couple121.5%
Male householder, no spouse20926.9%
Female householder, no spouse11114.3%
Households with children under 1814919.2%
Households with seniors (65+)32341.6%
Average household size2.43

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.6%12.8%
Married44.8%68.2%
Separated4.4%0.0%
Widowed3.4%11.3%
Divorced17.9%7.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%
Some HS, no diploma 6.5%
HS graduate 45.7%
Some college, no degree 18.7%
Associate's degree 5.7%
Bachelor's degree 11.9%
Graduate / professional 8.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher90.8%
Bachelor's or higher20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten103.0%
Elementary school12437.7%
High school11434.7%
College / grad school8124.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 41.4%
Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%
Education & healthcare 9.9%
Transportation & utilities 8.2%
Construction 7.3%
Retail trade 6.8%
Public administration 5.5%
Other services 4.9%
Wholesale trade 1.6%
Professional & management 1.3%
Agriculture & mining 1.0%
Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts31.4%
Service9.8%
Sales & office19.2%
Natural resources & construction17.7%
Production & transportation21.9%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.6%
Government19.3%
Self-employed3.7%
Unpaid family workers1.3%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.5%
Carpool6.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.8%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)40.8

Poverty

All people 21.4%
Under 18 years 40.1%
18 and over 18.5%
Married-couple families 15.3%
Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security44.8%
Retirement income27.7%
Supplemental Security4.0%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
High blood pressure47.8%
High cholesterol42.6%
Heart disease10.1%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis38.2%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease13.8%
Cancer8.1%
Behavior / access%
Binge drinking13.6%
No physical activity35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.2%
Fair or poor health24.5%
Poor mental health17.6%
Poor physical health16.9%
No health insurance10.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)78.6%
Visited dentist51.4%
Cholesterol screening91.6%
Teeth loss20.7%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans1237.6%
Disability%
Any disability16.8%
Under 187.0%
18–64 years9.2%
65 and over44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.1%
Public insurance45.8%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,86498.8%
Spanish60.3%
Other Indo-European60.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,87399.3%
Born in same state1,86899.0%
Born in different state1,56282.8%
Foreign born50.3%
Naturalized citizen140.7%
Not a US citizen14100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French44623.6%
Italian22912.1%
AncestryCount%
Arab914.8%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.1%
Internet access84.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

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