City

Belton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Muhlenberg County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,120Population
💰$55,144Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓26.8%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 69% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Other: 1.9%Race
White97.5%
Other1.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.11
Below Poverty4.5% ▼ 55% below avg
College Grads26.8% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 69% below avg
HS Graduate305 (37.8%)
Some College168 (20.8%)
Associates117 (14.5%)
Bachelors50 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree166 (20.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.8%Some College: 20.8%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 20.6%Edu
HS Grad37.8%
Some College20.8%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate20.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,144 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units570
Vacant Units39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
8%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Belton, KY

Belton is a city in Kentucky, located in Muhlenberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,120 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Belton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,144 is below the national average. Approximately 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Belton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belton is moderately educated. 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42324 1,120 $55,144 $115,100 1.5% 26.8% 88.5%