County

Lawrence County, KY

8 ZIP codes  ·  8 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥16,321Population
💰$46,736Median HH Income▼ 39% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$105,221Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian1.5%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty22.0% ▲ 120% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma219 (2.4%)
HS Graduate4,047 (43.4%)
Some College1,492 (16%)
Associates1,416 (15.2%)
Bachelors640 (6.9%)
Graduate Degree1,504 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 6.9%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors6.9%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,736 ▼ 39% below avg
Median Home Value$105,220 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$732/mo
Total Housing Units7,758
Vacant Units1,445

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Lawrence County, KY

Lawrence County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,321 residents. With a median age of 42.97, it is a middle-aged county.

Lawrence County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $46,736 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 22.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lawrence County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $105,220 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $731. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lawrence County are primarily White (96.5%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lawrence County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 8 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 Lawrence County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41201 Adams 313 $105,466 $44,300 0.0% 1.7%
41124 Blaine 1,182 $40,208 $83,400 $709 13.7% 12.9%
41230 Louisa 12,399 $45,240 $110,500 $750 5.1% 24.4%
41159 Martha 478 $43,750 $688 25.9% 18.0%
41264 Ulysses 722 $63,981 $115,000 9.0% 27.6%
41180 Webbville 893 $43,219 $81,100 $529 3.5% 18.4%