City

Campton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Wolfe County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,804Population
💰$29,786Median HH Income▼ 61% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$76,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊13.2%Unemployment▲ 170% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.4%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty34.3% ▲ 243% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment13.2% ▲ 170% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.2%)
HS Graduate1,209 (41.6%)
Some College534 (18.4%)
Associates601 (20.7%)
Bachelors257 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree267 (9.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41.6%Some College: 18.4%Associates: 20.7%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 9.2%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.6%
Some College18.4%
Associates20.7%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate9.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$29,786 ▼ 61% below avg
Median Home Value$76,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$532/mo
Total Housing Units2,802
Vacant Units516

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Campton, KY

Campton is a city in Kentucky, located in Wolfe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,804 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Campton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $29,786 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Campton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $532 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Campton is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Campton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41301 5,804 $29,786 $76,300 $532 13.2% 18.0% 70.3%