County

Carlisle County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥4,545Population
💰$60,378Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$106,698Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic2.7%
Black1.5%
Asian0.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

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

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,239 (43.1%)
Some College447 (15.6%)
Associates453 (15.8%)
Bachelors298 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree432 (15%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 43.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad43.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.8%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,378 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$106,698 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$716/mo
Total Housing Units2,160
Vacant Units423

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Carlisle County, KY

Carlisle County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,545 residents. With a median age of 41.62, it is a middle-aged county.

Carlisle County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $60,377 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.6%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Carlisle County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $106,698 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $715. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Carlisle County are primarily White (90.8%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Carlisle County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 4 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 Carlisle County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42021 Arlington 1,190 $56,932 $81,600 $895 9.2% 19.8%
42023 Bardwell 2,572 $62,250 $114,200 $633 5.0% 27.5%
42035 Cunningham 783 $59,464 $120,200 2.2% 27.3%