County

Green County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥9,846Population
💰$44,088Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂45.5Median Age
🏠$114,776Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 1.5%Other: 2.8%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic2.9%
Black1.5%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma86 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,518 (40.1%)
Some College957 (15.2%)
Associates916 (14.6%)
Bachelors606 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,204 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College15.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.9%Renter: 25.1%Tenure
Owner74.9%
Renter25.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,088 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$114,776 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units4,647
Vacant Units812

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Green County, KY

Green County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,846 residents. With a median age of 45.46, it is a mature county.

Green County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,087 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.2%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Green County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $114,776 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $620. Homeownership rates are high at 74.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Green County are primarily White (93.02%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Green County, KY is a working-class 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 Green County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42743 Greensburg 9,008 $44,375 $117,100 $622 8.6% 29.9%
42782 Summersville 838 $41,000 $89,800 $610 4.1% 17.0%

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