County

Fulton County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥7,713Population
💰$37,258Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$84,923Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.8%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 20.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Black20.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty26.8% ▲ 168% above avg
College Grads23.8% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (3%)
HS Graduate1,867 (41.5%)
Some College779 (17.3%)
Associates653 (14.5%)
Bachelors233 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree836 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 41.5%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad41.5%
Some College17.3%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.6%Renter: 34.4%Tenure
Owner65.6%
Renter34.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,258 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$84,923 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$552/mo
Total Housing Units3,586
Vacant Units738

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Fulton County, KY

Fulton County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,713 residents. With a median age of 38.95, it is a middle-aged county.

Fulton County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $37,258 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.8%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 26.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Fulton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $84,923 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $552. Homeownership rates are high at 65.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Fulton County are primarily White (73.02%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 23.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Fulton 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 Fulton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42041 Fulton 4,584 $36,366 $90,400 $633 5.5% 24.0%
42050 Hickman 3,129 $38,566 $76,900 $434 13.6% 23.4%