County

Bath County, KY

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥13,544Population
💰$51,639Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.3Median Age
🏠$111,830Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓24.1%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 2.1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Black2.1%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty23.8% ▲ 138% above avg
College Grads24.1% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma138 (1.8%)
HS Graduate3,343 (42.8%)
Some College1,445 (18.5%)
Associates984 (12.6%)
Bachelors555 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree1,350 (17.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 17.3%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College18.5%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate17.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.3%Renter: 26.7%Tenure
Owner73.3%
Renter26.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,639 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$111,829 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$615/mo
Total Housing Units5,772
Vacant Units763

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Bath County, KY

Bath County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,544 residents. With a median age of 39.32, it is a middle-aged county.

Bath County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $51,639 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 23.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Bath County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $111,829 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $615. Homeownership rates are high at 73.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Bath County are primarily White (95.03%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Bath County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Bath County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40358 Olympia 1,219 $84,537 $142,800 $605 13.3% 23.8%
40360 Owingsville 7,071 $48,898 $108,500 $586 3.0% 26.2%
40371 Salt Lick 2,587 $55,104 $110,800 $698 3.1% 21.0%
40374 Sharpsburg 2,667 $40,509 $107,500 $617 1.7% 21.7%

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