County

Cumberland County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥5,964Population
💰$39,744Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$130,800Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓26.2%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 38% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.6% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.4%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.6%
Asian0.6%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty33.3% ▲ 233% above avg
College Grads26.2% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 38% below avg
No HS Diploma5 (0.1%)
HS Graduate1,404 (38.7%)
Some College771 (21.2%)
Associates497 (13.7%)
Bachelors243 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree709 (19.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 38.7%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 19.5%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad38.7%
Some College21.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate19.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.4%Renter: 27.6%Tenure
Owner72.4%
Renter27.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
29%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,744 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$130,800 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$553/mo
Total Housing Units3,415
Vacant Units969

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Cumberland County, KY

Cumberland County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,964 residents. With a median age of 45.1, it is a mature county.

Cumberland County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $39,744 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 33.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Cumberland County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $130,800 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $553. Homeownership rates are high at 72.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Cumberland County are primarily White (92.81%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Cumberland County, KY is a lower-income area in Kentucky. The 2 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 Cumberland County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42717 Burkesville 5,964 $39,744 $130,800 $553 3.0% 26.2%

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