City

Arlington, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carlisle County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,190Population
💰$56,932Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$81,600Median Home Value▼ 71% below avg
🎓19.8%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊9.2%Unemployment▲ 88% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black1.8%
Asian0.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty16.0% ▲ 60% above avg
College Grads19.8% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment9.2% ▲ 88% above avg
HS Graduate370 (48.3%)
Some College148 (19.3%)
Associates96 (12.5%)
Bachelors77 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree75 (9.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 9.8%Edu
HS Grad48.3%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate9.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,932 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$81,600 ▼ 71% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$895/mo
Total Housing Units617
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
39%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
60%
About Arlington, KY

Arlington is a city in Kentucky, located in Carlisle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,190 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Arlington is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,932 is below the national average. Approximately 16.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Arlington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $81,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $895 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Arlington is less-educated. 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Arlington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42021 1,190 $56,932 $81,600 $895 9.2% 19.8% 80.0%