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Casey County, KY
1 city or town and 7 ZIP codes in Casey County, Kentucky.
Population
15,914
Land area
444sq mi
People per sq mi
36
ZIP codes
7
Cities and towns in Casey County
Casey County at a glance
- Casey County is 69% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,510, 29% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $136,300 (34% below Kentucky) and median rent is $670 a month.
Local data for Casey County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Casey County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,510
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$136,300
Prices +1.7% in a year
Median rent
$670/mo
Homeownership
79.7%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,010), Irish Americans (585), Mexican Americans (414).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,701
3,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,575
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$94.8M
FY 2026, $5,950 per person
PPP loans
$13.8M
745 loans, 2,093 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$19.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Casey County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle1.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Casey County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
263
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
52.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Casey County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Casey County, KY?
- Liberty is the largest city or town in Casey County, with about 1,672 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Casey County?
- Casey County includes 7 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 40442, 42516, 42528, 42539, 42541.
- What is the population of Casey County, KY?
- About 15,914 people live in Casey County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Casey County?
- Casey County borders Pulaski County, Boyle County, Taylor County, Lincoln County, Marion County, Adair County, Russell County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023