City

Burgin, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Mercer County  ·  Kentucky

👥541Population
💰$53,750Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$122,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.8% Female 54.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.1%Black: 2.6%Other: 7.8%Race
White89.1%
Black2.6%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
33%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
HS Graduate157 (48.9%)
Some College30 (9.3%)
Associates54 (16.8%)
Bachelors17 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree63 (19.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.9%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
HS Grad48.9%
Some College9.3%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,750 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$122,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$946/mo
Total Housing Units276
Vacant Units66

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
24%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Burgin, KY

Burgin is a city in Kentucky, located in Mercer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 541 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Burgin is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,750 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Burgin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $122,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $946 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burgin is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.09%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burgin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40310 541 $53,750 $122,700 $946 0.0% 24.9% 65.2%