City

Centertown, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,176Population
💰$52,083Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$91,300Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓19.1%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 66% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 0.1%Other: 5.6%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Black0.1%
Other5.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 66% below avg
HS Graduate367 (42.9%)
Some College230 (26.9%)
Associates95 (11.1%)
Bachelors23 (2.7%)
Graduate Degree140 (16.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 26.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 2.7%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
HS Grad42.9%
Some College26.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors2.7%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,083 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$91,300 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$937/mo
Total Housing Units507
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Centertown, KY

Centertown is a city in Kentucky, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,176 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Centertown is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,083 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Centertown is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $937 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Centertown is less-educated. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Centertown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42328 1,176 $52,083 $91,300 $937 1.7% 19.1% 85.7%