City

Bardstown, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Kentucky

👥30,345Population
💰$64,222Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$224,600Median Home Value▼ 19% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 7.5%Asian: 0.8%Other: 2.4%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black7.5%
Asian0.8%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma189 (1%)
HS Graduate6,659 (33.7%)
Some College2,947 (14.9%)
Associates2,500 (12.6%)
Bachelors2,352 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree5,124 (25.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.7%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.7%
Some College14.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,222 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$224,600 ▼ 19% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$946/mo
Total Housing Units13,090
Vacant Units665

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Bardstown, KY

Bardstown is a city in Kentucky, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 30,345 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.5 years.

Economically, Bardstown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,222 is below the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Bardstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $224,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $946 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bardstown is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bardstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40004 30,345 $64,222 $224,600 $946 3.5% 37.8% 72.2%