City

Calhoun, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  McLean County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,379Population
💰$68,611Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$169,000Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓36.5%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 1.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.5%
Black1.3%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty4.7% ▼ 53% below avg
College Grads36.5% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate911 (34.8%)
Some College424 (16.2%)
Associates325 (12.4%)
Bachelors443 (16.9%)
Graduate Degree511 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 34.8%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 16.9%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad34.8%
Some College16.2%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors16.9%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.1%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.1%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,611 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$169,000 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$627/mo
Total Housing Units1,781
Vacant Units207

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Calhoun, KY

Calhoun is a city in Kentucky, located in McLean County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,379 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Calhoun is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,611 is near the national average. Approximately 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Calhoun is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $169,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $627 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calhoun is moderately educated. 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calhoun
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42327 4,379 $68,611 $169,000 $627 4.1% 36.5% 83.1%