City

Calvert City, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Marshall County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,733Population
💰$62,067Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$145,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 0.6%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic2.5%
Black0.6%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,208 (31.4%)
Some College696 (18.1%)
Associates584 (15.2%)
Bachelors299 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree1,014 (26.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 31.4%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad31.4%
Some College18.1%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,067 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$145,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units2,923
Vacant Units469

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Calvert City, KY

Calvert City is a city in Kentucky, located in Marshall County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,733 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.4 years.

Economically, Calvert City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,067 is below the national average. Approximately 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Calvert City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Calvert City is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Calvert City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42029 5,733 $62,067 $145,100 $765 3.0% 34.2% 68.3%