County

Allen County, KY

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥20,076Population
💰$60,133Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$177,990Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.3%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3%Race
White93.3%
Hispanic2.9%
Black0.6%
Asian0.2%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
No HS Diploma178 (1.4%)
HS Graduate5,021 (40.8%)
Some College1,938 (15.7%)
Associates1,574 (12.8%)
Bachelors1,196 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree2,401 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College15.7%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,133 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$177,990 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units8,756
Vacant Units1,259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Allen County, KY

Allen County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,076 residents. With a median age of 40.9, it is a middle-aged county.

Allen County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,133 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.2%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Allen County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $177,990 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $731. Homeownership rates are high at 76.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Allen County are primarily White (93.31%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Allen County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 3 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Allen County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42120 Adolphus 2,595 $73,242 $165,400 $625 11.3% 28.3%
42153 Holland 65 $18,281 $115,300 0.0% 22.2%
42164 Scottsville 17,416 $58,336 $180,100 $747 6.6% 29.4%