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Mason County, KY
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Mason County, Kentucky.
Population
16,956
Land area
240sq mi
People per sq mi
71
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Mason County
Mason County at a glance
- Mason County is 39% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,178 a year, 18% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,500 (21% below Kentucky) and median rent is $727 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Maysville (8,737), Dover (247) and Sardis (98).
Local data for Mason County, KY
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks11
- Post Offices4
- Parks10
- Grocery Stores11
- Restaurants65
- Affordable Housing2
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers7
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities5
- Historic Places27
Housing and community stats
Mason County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,178
Poverty rate
18.8%
Median home value
$161,500
Prices +2.6% in a year
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
66.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
42.5
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,010), Irish Americans (1,798), Scottish Americans (342).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.3%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,901
7,872 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,520
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$214M
FY 2026, $12,473 per person
PPP loans
$28.5M
752 loans, 3,796 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$56.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Mason County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mason County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
323
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
48.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone27 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Mason County
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Mason County, KY?
- Maysville is the largest city or town in Mason County, with about 8,737 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Mason County?
- Mason County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 41034, 41044, 41055, 41056.
- What is the population of Mason County, KY?
- About 16,956 people live in Mason County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Mason County?
- Mason County borders Brown County, OH, Adams County, OH, Fleming County, Lewis County, Bracken County, Robertson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023