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Ballard County

Population: 7,728 · 6 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
7,728
People
Median age
45
Housing
Total households
3,209
Income
Median household income
$66,164
Housing
Total housing units
3,702
Employment
Employment rate
53.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
18.4%
Healthcare
Insured population
95.2%
County details
Local time 03:17:56(ET)
NameBallard
Total ZIP codes6total
ZIP codes (by type)
4 Standard2 PO Box
Area code270, 364
TimezoneEastern Time (ET)
Coordinates37.0513234, -89.0103673
Land area247.1 sq miles(640 km²)

Map of Ballard county, Kentucky with ZIP codes

Map of Ballard County, Kentucky and ZIP codes

Cities and Communities in Ballard County

Compare the largest cities in Ballard County by population, median income, and growth. Use the table below to analyze key demographic shifts across the region.

CityPopulation
Median incomeHousehold
ZIP codes
La Center872$56,7761ZIPs
Wickliffe670$34,5091ZIPs
Barlow653$27,0541ZIPs
Kevil595$42,5001ZIPs
Bandana177$96,6911ZIPs
Lovelaceville1241ZIPs

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP Codes in Ballard County

Review the most populated postal areas across Ballard County. Use the ranking below to compare resident density and demographic scales between the county's major zones.

ZIPCity
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
42053Kevil$80,7654,837
42087Wickliffe$58,8022,241
42056La Center$56,7761,704
42024Barlow$46,9251,453
42022Bandana$92,17697
42060Lovelaceville88

Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS