County

Ohio County, KY

11 ZIP codes  ·  11 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥21,083Population
💰$52,796Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$110,344Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓27.1%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 1.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.1%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Black1.4%
Asian0.3%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty14.2% ▲ 42% above avg
College Grads27.1% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma206 (1.7%)
HS Graduate4,355 (36.3%)
Some College2,502 (20.8%)
Associates1,653 (13.8%)
Bachelors1,400 (11.7%)
Graduate Degree1,894 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 11.7%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College20.8%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors11.7%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,796 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$110,344 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$751/mo
Total Housing Units8,975
Vacant Units978

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Ohio County, KY

Ohio County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 11 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 21,083 residents. With a median age of 38.97, it is a middle-aged county.

Ohio County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,795 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.0%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.2% is above the national average.

Housing in Ohio County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $110,344 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $750. Homeownership rates are high at 77.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Ohio County are primarily White (91.57%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Ohio County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 11 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 Ohio County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42320 Beaver Dam 8,630 $50,777 $115,100 $805 7.9% 28.2%
42328 Centertown 1,176 $52,083 $91,300 $937 1.7% 19.1%
42333 Cromwell 1,036 $34,545 $74,200 $598 0.0% 10.8%
42343 Fordsville 1,372 $49,276 $88,500 $488 1.9% 22.6%
42347 Hartford 5,840 $59,252 $123,900 $622 4.0% 35.9%
42349 Horse Branch 1,921 $57,581 $103,600 $1,057 3.2% 18.9%
42354 Mc Henry 238 $62,000 $74,500 $725 0.8% 18.0%
42361 Olaton 620 $44,464 $106,300 0.0% 12.8%
42369 Rockport 199 $43,125 $78,200 $755 11.8% 8.5%