City

Battletown, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,263Population
💰$69,615Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂46.8Median Age
🏠$122,900Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊10.8%Unemployment▲ 121% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 2.4%Other: 1%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic2.4%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment10.8% ▲ 121% above avg
HS Graduate393 (50.3%)
Some College150 (19.2%)
Associates62 (7.9%)
Bachelors109 (14%)
Graduate Degree67 (8.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.3%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 7.9%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 8.6%Edu
HS Grad50.3%
Some College19.2%
Associates7.9%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate8.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95%Renter: 5%Tenure
Owner95.0%
Renter5.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,615 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$122,900 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units453
Vacant Units51

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
49%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
64%
About Battletown, KY

Battletown is a city in Kentucky, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,263 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.8 years.

Economically, Battletown is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,615 is near the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Battletown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Battletown is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Battletown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40104 1,263 $69,615 $122,900 10.8% 22.5% 95.0%