City

Center, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Metcalfe County  ·  Kentucky

👥664Population
💰$48,281Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂57.3Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓34.2%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Other: 5.1%Race
White94.9%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
4%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
47%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads34.2% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (1%)
HS Graduate261 (52.8%)
Some College49 (9.9%)
Associates10 (2%)
Bachelors44 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree125 (25.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 2%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 25.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad52.8%
Some College9.9%
Associates2.0%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate25.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.9%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
31%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,281 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$728/mo
Total Housing Units273
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Center, KY

Center is a city in Kentucky, located in Metcalfe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 664 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.3 years.

Economically, Center is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,281 is below the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Center is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $728 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Center is moderately educated. 34.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Center
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42214 664 $48,281 $160,800 $728 4.5% 34.2% 83.2%