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Bath County, KY
3 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Bath County, Kentucky.
Population
12,851
Land area
278sq mi
People per sq mi
46
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Bath County
Bath County at a glance
- Bath County is 60% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,541 a year, 11% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,800 (37% below Kentucky) and median rent is $659 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Owingsville (1,621), Sharpsburg (519) and Salt Lick (274).
Local data for Bath County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bath County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,541
Poverty rate
25.3%
Median home value
$129,800
Prices -2.7% in a year
Median rent
$659/mo
Homeownership
74.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,285), German Americans (1,055), Mexican Americans (210).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,994
1,937 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$82.19M
FY 2026, $6,446 per person
PPP loans
$10.11M
532 loans, 1,306 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.35K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Bath County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.4%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bath County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
421
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Bath County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Bath County, KY?
- Owingsville is the largest city or town in Bath County, with about 1,621 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Bath County?
- Bath County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40334, 40358, 40360, 40371, 40374.
- What is the population of Bath County, KY?
- About 12,851 people live in Bath County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Bath County?
- Bath County borders Montgomery County, Rowan County, Bourbon County, Fleming County, Nicholas County, Menifee County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023