City

Boston, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,981Population
💰$54,500Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂46.5Median Age
🏠$192,800Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊1.3%Unemployment▼ 74% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.2%Hispanic: 9.5%Other: 0.3%Race
White90.2%
Hispanic9.5%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
9%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.33
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment1.3% ▼ 74% below avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.7%)
HS Graduate678 (52.9%)
Some College204 (15.9%)
Associates156 (12.2%)
Bachelors114 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree120 (9.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.9%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 9.4%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.9%
Some College15.9%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate9.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,500 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$192,800 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$936/mo
Total Housing Units970
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
54%
About Boston, KY

Boston is a city in Kentucky, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,981 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.5 years.

Economically, Boston is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,500 is below the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.3%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Boston is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $192,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $936 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Boston is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Boston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40107 1,981 $54,500 $192,800 $936 1.3% 18.3% 74.8%