ZIP codes
779
Kentucky ZIP Codes & Demographics
Kentucky capital is Frankfort (KY); borders Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Kentucky ZIP codes, demographics, and...
Population
4,499,246
Median household income (avg.)
$57,217
76% of U.S. median
Average home value
$149,136
43% of U.S. median
Average rent
$605
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Quick facts about Kentucky
Capital, postal abbreviation, region, and land neighbors — then ZIP demographics below.
- Capital
- Frankfort
- Abbreviation
- KY
- Region
- South
- State bird
- Cardinal
- State flower
- Goldenrod
- Motto
- United We Stand, Divided We Fall
Kentucky demographics
Kentucky has 779 ZIP codes across 120 counties on US5, with a combined ZIP-area population of about 4,499,246.
Across ZIP codes with age data, the average median age is about 42.4 years.
Among cities represented in this ZIP set, Richmond is among the largest population centers.
Median household income in Kentucky
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Kentucky is about $57,217 — about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
Among ZIPs with income data, 40025 (Glenview) is near the top at about $250,001, while 40847 (Kenvir) is near the bottom at about $2,499.
Housing in Kentucky
For housing in Kentucky, the average median home value is about $149,136 and the average median rent is about $605.
The most populous ZIP is 40475 (Richmond) with about 65,030 residents. Use the table below to compare ZIP codes across the state.
ZIP codes in Kentucky
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Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Kentucky?
The capital of Kentucky is Frankfort. See Quick Facts above for abbreviation, region, and neighbors, then browse ZIP demographics below.
What is the abbreviation for Kentucky?
Kentucky’s USPS postal abbreviation is KY.
What states border Kentucky?
Kentucky shares land borders with Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. Practice adjacency in the neighboring-states quiz; confirm the list in Quick Facts on this page.
How many ZIP codes are in Kentucky?
Kentucky has 779 ZIP codes on US5 across 120 counties. Each row links to demographics, median income, and housing for that code.
What are the demographics of Kentucky?
Kentucky has a combined ZIP-area population of about 4,499,246 across 779 ZIP codes. Browse the table on this page for population, income, and housing by ZIP.
What is the median household income in Kentucky?
The average median household income across ZIP codes in Kentucky is about $57,217, about 24% below the U.S. median ($75,149). Average median home value is about $149,136. Among ZIPs with data, 40025 (Glenview) is near the top ($250,001) and 40847 (Kenvir) is near the bottom ($2,499).
Where can I find ZIP code lists for Kentucky?
This page lists ZIP codes in Kentucky with population, median household income, and home value. Sort the table or open a ZIP for a full demographics profile.
ZIP rankings in Kentucky
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