County

Fleming County, KY

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥15,213Population
💰$48,012Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$112,832Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 32% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 32% above avg
No HS Diploma180 (2%)
HS Graduate3,855 (42.1%)
Some College1,351 (14.7%)
Associates998 (10.9%)
Bachelors1,096 (12%)
Graduate Degree1,685 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 10.9%Bachelors: 12%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College14.7%
Associates10.9%
Bachelors12.0%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,012 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$112,832 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units6,794
Vacant Units972

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
60%
About Fleming County, KY

Fleming County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 15,213 residents. With a median age of 41.11, it is a middle-aged county.

Fleming County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $48,011 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.5%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 22.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Fleming County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $112,832 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $642. Homeownership rates are high at 76.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fleming County are primarily White (94.31%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Fleming County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 7 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 Fleming County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41039 Ewing 3,122 $59,053 $116,000 $556 4.1% 22.6%
41041 Flemingsburg 7,564 $43,288 $114,400 $653 5.4% 36.1%
41049 Hillsboro 2,185 $50,208 $138,500 $731 12.5% 27.6%
41093 Wallingford 2,342 $46,500 $79,600 7.3% 23.6%