County

Lincoln County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥27,148Population
💰$52,847Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$138,656Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓24.7%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊7.4%Unemployment▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 2.3%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Black2.3%
Asian0.5%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads24.7% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment7.4% ▲ 52% above avg
No HS Diploma370 (2.3%)
HS Graduate6,982 (42.8%)
Some College2,912 (17.9%)
Associates1,979 (12.1%)
Bachelors1,205 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree2,859 (17.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 42.8%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 17.5%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad42.8%
Some College17.9%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate17.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.8%Renter: 20.2%Tenure
Owner79.8%
Renter20.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,847 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$138,656 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units11,751
Vacant Units1,138

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
57%
About Lincoln County, KY

Lincoln County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 27,148 residents. With a median age of 42.66, it is a middle-aged county.

Lincoln County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,847 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.4%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 17.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Lincoln County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $138,656 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $695. Homeownership rates are high at 79.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Lincoln County are primarily White (93.01%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 24.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Lincoln County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 6 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 Lincoln County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40419 Crab Orchard 5,128 $53,078 $136,200 $670 7.9% 19.4%
40437 Hustonville 4,488 $51,229 $123,500 $751 10.7% 21.4%
40484 Stanford 12,517 $54,566 $154,200 $688 7.1% 29.2%
40489 Waynesburg 4,238 $49,205 $117,500 $691 1.3% 21.3%

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