City

Columbus, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hickman County  ·  Kentucky

👥164Population
💰$37,031Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂62.1Median Age
🏠$71,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓30.9%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 3.1%Black: 1.2%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic3.1%
Black1.2%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
43%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads30.9% ▼ 20% below avg
HS Graduate56 (40.3%)
Some College20 (14.4%)
Associates20 (14.4%)
Bachelors12 (8.6%)
Graduate Degree31 (22.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 8.6%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
HS Grad40.3%
Some College14.4%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors8.6%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.8%Renter: 5.2%Tenure
Owner94.8%
Renter5.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
41%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,031 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$71,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units141
Vacant Units64

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Columbus, KY

Columbus is a city in Kentucky, located in Hickman County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 164 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.1 years.

Economically, Columbus is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,031 is well below the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Columbus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Columbus is moderately educated. 30.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42032 164 $37,031 $71,100 0.0% 30.9% 94.8%