City

Carlisle, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nicholas County  ·  Kentucky

👥7,676Population
💰$55,741Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$124,700Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊6.6%Unemployment▲ 34% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 1%Other: 2.4%Race
White95.5%
Hispanic1.1%
Black1.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment6.6% ▲ 34% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.2%)
HS Graduate1,643 (38.3%)
Some College1,037 (24.2%)
Associates545 (12.7%)
Bachelors511 (11.9%)
Graduate Degree544 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 12.7%Bachelors: 11.9%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College24.2%
Associates12.7%
Bachelors11.9%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.1%Renter: 28.9%Tenure
Owner71.1%
Renter28.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,741 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$124,700 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units3,366
Vacant Units590

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
63%
About Carlisle, KY

Carlisle is a city in Kentucky, located in Nicholas County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,676 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Carlisle is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,741 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Carlisle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Carlisle is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.51%).

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

ZIP Codes in Carlisle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40311 7,676 $55,741 $124,700 $642 6.6% 24.6% 71.1%