Carter County, KY ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Carter County, Kentucky: 41143, 41164, 41168, 41146, 41132, 41142 and 41181. The Census Bureau counts 26,341 residents in the county, with a median household income of $51,235 and a median home value of $132,800. Median household income ranges from $49,257 in 41143 to $84,338 in 41168. Its largest communities include Grayson and Olive Hill.
Carter County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 26,341 |
| Households | 10,794 |
| Median household income | $51,235 |
| Median home value | $132,800 |
| Median age | 41.4 |
| Median rent | $740 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 30,609 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 12,285 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $49,257 (41143) to $84,338 (41168) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $54,898 |
| Homeowners | 81.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 7.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 23 routes, 11,785 homes (5 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Carter County: 41168 ($84,338)
- Most residents: 41143 (13,242 people)
- Highest homeownership: 41168 (89.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 41168 (43.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 41143 (11.3% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 41168 (32.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 41143 ($150,600)
Every ZIP code in Carter County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41143 | Grayson | 13,242 | 5,388 | $49,257 | $150,600 | 75.4% | 28.5% | 11.3% | 11 | 6,081 | 90% of its land |
| 41164 | Olive Hill | 12,574 | 5,105 | $53,579 | $120,100 | 85.9% | 32.8% | 4.4% | 8 | 4,605 | 77% of its land |
| 41168 | Rush | 3,673 | 1,261 | $84,338 | $150,500 | 89.7% | 43.9% | 6.1% | 2 | 1,244 | 35% of its land |
| 41146 | Hitchins | 517 | 222 | $52,653 | — | 66.7% | 22.5% | 0.0% | 1 | 123 | 100% of its land |
| 41132 | Carter County | 469 | 219 | $34,471 | — | 68.0% | 25.6% | 22.3% | 1 | 172 | 94% of its land |
| 41142 | Carter County | 89 | 45 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 41181 | Willard | 45 | 45 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Carter County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Grayson — 3,778 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Olive Hill — 1,636 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Carter County, KY?
- 41143, 41164, 41168, 41146, 41132, 41142 and 41181. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Carter County?
- 26,341 residents in 10,794 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Carter County?
- $51,235 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $49,257 (41143) to $84,338 (41168).
- Which Carter County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 41168, at $84,338, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Carter County?
- For the 5 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 23 carrier routes reaching 11,785 residential and 449 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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