County

Taylor County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥28,258Population
💰$61,843Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$163,463Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.2%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.6%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 4.6%Asian: 0.9%Other: 2.5%Race
White89.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Black4.6%
Asian0.9%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads30.2% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma186 (1.1%)
HS Graduate5,980 (35.4%)
Some College2,683 (15.9%)
Associates2,892 (17.1%)
Bachelors1,312 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree3,817 (22.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 35.4%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 22.6%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad35.4%
Some College15.9%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate22.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,843 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$163,462 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units11,990
Vacant Units1,192

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Taylor County, KY

Taylor County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 28,258 residents. With a median age of 37.59, it is a relatively young county.

Taylor County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,842 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.9%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Taylor County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $163,462 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $688. Homeownership rates are high at 68.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Taylor County are primarily White (89.59%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Taylor County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 4 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 Taylor County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42718 Campbellsville 26,461 $60,764 $164,900 $688 5.2% 31.3%
42733 Elk Horn 1,797 $77,727 $142,300 — 0.4% 14.4%

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