City

Bagdad, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Shelby County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,052Population
💰$75,956Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.1Median Age
🏠$330,600Median Home Value▲ 19% above avg
🎓37.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.2% Female 46.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Black: 0.9%Other: 1.7%Race
White96.8%
Black0.9%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
13%
45–64
44%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads37.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (2.7%)
HS Graduate588 (41%)
Some College150 (10.5%)
Associates120 (8.4%)
Bachelors170 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree366 (25.5%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 25.5%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College10.5%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate25.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87%Renter: 13%Tenure
Owner87.0%
Renter13.0%

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
34%
Over $500k
25%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,956 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$330,600 ▲ 19% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,125/mo
Total Housing Units840
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
66%
About Bagdad, KY

Bagdad is a city in Kentucky, located in Shelby County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,052 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.1 years.

Economically, Bagdad is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,956 is near the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bagdad is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $330,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,125 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bagdad is moderately educated. 37.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bagdad
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40003 2,052 $75,956 $330,600 $1,125 4.1% 37.4% 87.0%