City

Alpha, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clinton County  ·  Kentucky

👥552Population
💰$38,942Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$93,200Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
35%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty37.1% ▲ 271% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate48 (18.8%)
Some College107 (41.8%)
Associates9 (3.5%)
Bachelors53 (20.7%)
Graduate Degree39 (15.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 18.8%Some College: 41.8%Associates: 3.5%Bachelors: 20.7%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
HS Grad18.8%
Some College41.8%
Associates3.5%
Bachelors20.7%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.1%Renter: 6.9%Tenure
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
14%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,942 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$93,200 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units282
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
64%
About Alpha, KY

Alpha is a city in Kentucky, located in Clinton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 552 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Alpha is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,942 is below the national average. Approximately 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Alpha is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $93,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 93.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Alpha is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.64%).

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

ZIP Codes in Alpha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42603 552 $38,942 $93,200 0.0% 35.9% 93.1%