City

Albany, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Kentucky

👥9,138Population
💰$41,797Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$113,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓31.0%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.2%
Asian0.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads31.0% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,339 (43.9%)
Some College640 (12%)
Associates601 (11.3%)
Bachelors643 (12.1%)
Graduate Degree1,008 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 12%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 12.1%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College12.0%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors12.1%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.1%Renter: 27.9%Tenure
Owner72.1%
Renter27.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,797 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$113,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$630/mo
Total Housing Units4,994
Vacant Units1,266

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
49%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Albany, KY

Albany is a city in Kentucky, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,138 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Albany is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,797 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Albany is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $630 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Albany is moderately educated. 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.66%).

Albany, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Albany
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42602 9,138 $41,797 $113,200 $630 5.7% 31.0% 72.1%