County

Lewis County, KY

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥13,101Population
💰$40,043Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$85,896Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 71% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.3%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.1%
Asian0.9%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 71% above avg
No HS Diploma407 (5.2%)
HS Graduate3,527 (45.2%)
Some College1,237 (15.9%)
Associates818 (10.5%)
Bachelors847 (10.9%)
Graduate Degree959 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 5.2%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 10.5%Bachelors: 10.9%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS5.2%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College15.9%
Associates10.5%
Bachelors10.9%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.9%Renter: 21.1%Tenure
Owner78.9%
Renter21.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,043 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$85,895 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units6,083
Vacant Units1,138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Lewis County, KY

Lewis County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,101 residents. With a median age of 41.85, it is a middle-aged county.

Lewis County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $40,042 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lewis County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $85,895 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $764. Homeownership rates are high at 78.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lewis County are primarily White (97.03%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lewis 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 Lewis County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41141 Garrison 2,516 $36,840 $68,900 $1,051 10.1% 19.5%
41166 Quincy 1,135 $45,806 $85,400 — 12.7% 22.3%
41189 Tollesboro 2,052 $50,924 $104,300 $857 8.8% 29.4%
41179 Vanceburg 7,039 $37,086 $86,400 $635 7.3% 22.5%

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