City

Barlow, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ballard County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,160Population
💰$57,969Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂50.3Median Age
🏠$150,000Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊0.5%Unemployment▼ 90% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.7%Black: 3.8%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.7%
Black3.8%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
4%
25–44
27%
45–64
26%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty19.6% ▲ 96% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment0.5% ▼ 90% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate402 (44.6%)
Some College108 (12%)
Associates182 (20.2%)
Bachelors97 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree110 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 44.6%Some College: 12%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad44.6%
Some College12.0%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,969 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$150,000 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$579/mo
Total Housing Units700
Vacant Units154

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Barlow, KY

Barlow is a city in Kentucky, located in Ballard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,160 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.3 years.

Economically, Barlow is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,969 is below the national average. Approximately 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Barlow is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $150,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $579 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barlow is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barlow
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42024 1,160 $57,969 $150,000 $579 0.5% 23.0% 75.5%