| ZIP Codes: | 6 ZIP Codes (6 Standard, 0 PO Box, 0 Unique) [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 270 / 364 |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 2:12:19 PM |
| Population: | 18,192 [See All] |
| FIPS: | 21099 |
| Land Area: | 362 sq mi |
| Water Area: | 6 sq mi |
| Coordinates: | 37.2731, -85.8515 |
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18,192 residents live across 6 ZIPs covering 362 sq mi, served by 6 distinct USPS-recognized cities.
Population moved from 17,195 to 18,192 from 2014 to 2024 — a +5.8% change. 3 ZIPs gained residents, 3 lost.
The county's wealthiest ZIP 42722 (Canmer, $60,110 median) and poorest ZIP 42749 (Horse Cave, $45,500) are 10.3 miles apart — a 1.3× income gap across local geography.
Median home values vary 2.9× across this county — from $65,400 in 42722 (Canmer) to $189,200 in 42729 (Cub Run).
Density varies 2× across the county — from 32 people/sq mi in 42722 (Canmer) to 63 in 42765 (Munfordville).
Educational attainment ranges from 3.4% bachelor's+ in 42722 (Canmer) to 17.2% in 42729 (Cub Run) — the breadth of educational profiles across the area.
Within Kentucky, this is the #65 most populous of 120 counties and ranks #71 for median household income with the #31 fastest decade growth .
Weighted by population, the typical household earns about $54,577 across the county — reflecting what a typical resident sees, not a simple ZIP average.
12.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1,559 of 12,311 reporting).
6 Standard delivery, 0 PO Box only, 0 single-entity Unique ZIPs serve this county.
| ZIP | City | Type | Population | Median Income | Area (sq mi) | 10-yr Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42765 | Munfordville | Standard | 7,149 | $59,688 | 113.0 | 17.6% |
| 42749 | Horse Cave | Standard | 4,423 | $45,500 | 87.0 | -13.2% |
| 42729 | Cub Run | Standard | 2,142 | $54,706 | 45.8 | 24.3% |
| 42746 | Hardyville | Standard | 2,101 | $50,000 | 49.2 | -5.7% |
| 42713 | Bonnieville | Standard | 1,781 | $60,000 | 48.0 | 28.9% |
| 42722 | Canmer | Standard | 596 | $60,110 | 18.7 | -13.1% |