County

Casey County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥13,964Population
💰$41,852Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂40.5Median Age
🏠$139,693Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓23.7%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊7.6%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 3.3%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic3.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads23.7% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment7.6% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma436 (5.5%)
HS Graduate3,346 (42.1%)
Some College1,584 (19.9%)
Associates724 (9.1%)
Bachelors754 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree1,113 (14%)

Education

No HS: 5.5%HS Grad: 42.1%Some College: 19.9%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS5.5%
HS Grad42.1%
Some College19.9%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,852 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$139,692 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$659/mo
Total Housing Units6,494
Vacant Units1,085

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Casey County, KY

Casey County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 13,964 residents. With a median age of 40.46, it is a middle-aged county.

Casey County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $41,852 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.6%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 23.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Casey County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $139,692 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $658. Homeownership rates are high at 77.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Casey County are primarily White (94.04%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Casey 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 Casey County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42516 Bethelridge 616 $41,976 $202,300 — 0.0% 21.3%
42528 Dunnville 2,348 $48,750 $153,200 $710 15.7% 33.9%
42539 Liberty 9,406 $39,988 $129,600 $643 6.0% 21.9%
42541 Middleburg 499 $42,525 — — 9.3% 19.9%
42565 Windsor 668 $43,239 $176,600 $704 10.5% 19.1%

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