City

Burkesville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Cumberland County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,964Population
💰$39,744Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$130,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty33.3% ▲ 233% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,404 (38.7%)
Some College771 (21.2%)
Associates497 (13.7%)
Bachelors243 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree709 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College21.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,744 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$130,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$553/mo
Total Housing Units3,415
Vacant Units969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Burkesville, KY

Burkesville is a city in Kentucky, located in Cumberland County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,964 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Burkesville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,744 is below the national average. Approximately 33.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Burkesville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $553 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Burkesville is moderately educated. 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Burkesville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42717 5,964 $39,744 $130,800 $553 3.0% 26.2% 72.4%