City

Austin, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Barren County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,203Population
💰$36,607Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$115,200Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓40.2%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 11.8%Other: 1.5%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic11.8%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
30%
45–64
15%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty16.6% ▲ 66% above avg
College Grads40.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (2%)
HS Graduate304 (49.7%)
Some College14 (2.3%)
Associates36 (5.9%)
Bachelors174 (28.4%)
Graduate Degree72 (11.8%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 2.3%Associates: 5.9%Bachelors: 28.4%Graduate: 11.8%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad49.7%
Some College2.3%
Associates5.9%
Bachelors28.4%
Graduate11.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,607 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$115,200 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units609
Vacant Units126

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
33%
$50k–$75k
32%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
71%
About Austin, KY

Austin is a city in Kentucky, located in Barren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,203 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Austin is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,607 is well below the national average. Approximately 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Austin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 79.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Austin is well-educated. 40.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Austin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42123 1,203 $36,607 $115,200 0.0% 40.2% 79.7%