County

Butler County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥10,337Population
💰$49,634Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$106,700Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓20.1%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊4.1%Unemployment▼ 17% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.2% Female 47.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.5%Hispanic: 6.1%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White91.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads20.1% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 17% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,926 (47.1%)
Some College1,297 (20.9%)
Associates689 (11.1%)
Bachelors506 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree744 (12%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 47.1%Some College: 20.9%Associates: 11.1%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad47.1%
Some College20.9%
Associates11.1%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71%Renter: 29%Tenure
Owner71.0%
Renter29.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,634 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$106,700 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$654/mo
Total Housing Units4,465
Vacant Units625

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
59%
About Butler County, KY

Butler County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 10,337 residents. With a median age of 41.26, it is a middle-aged county.

Butler County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,634 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 18.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Butler County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $106,700 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $654. Homeownership rates are high at 71.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Butler County are primarily White (91.52%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Butler County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 6 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 Butler County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42261 Morgantown 9,725 $49,219 $106,700 $643 4.2% 19.7%
42273 Rochester 560 $56,849 — $850 2.2% 26.9%

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