County

Jessamine County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥52,894Population
💰$75,022Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂38.4Median Age
🏠$241,733Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓44.1%College Grads▲ 14% above avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 3.9%Asian: 1.7%Other: 3.1%Race
White86.3%
Hispanic4.6%
Black3.9%
Asian1.7%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty10.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads44.1% ▲ 14% above avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma322 (1%)
HS Graduate9,114 (28.3%)
Some College4,526 (14.1%)
Associates4,063 (12.6%)
Bachelors3,590 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree10,587 (32.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28.3%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 11.1%Graduate: 32.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.3%
Some College14.1%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors11.1%
Graduate32.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,022 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$241,733 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$993/mo
Total Housing Units20,587
Vacant Units1,259

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Jessamine County, KY

Jessamine County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 52,894 residents. With a median age of 38.35, it is a middle-aged county.

Jessamine County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,021 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.2%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 10.3% is near the national average.

Housing in Jessamine County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $241,733 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $993. Homeownership rates are high at 68.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Jessamine County are primarily White (86.29%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 44.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Jessamine County, KY is a middle-income 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 Jessamine County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40339 Keene 272 $125,341 $109,000 0.0% 37.8%
40356 Nicholasville 45,142 $75,264 $246,300 $1,020 3.4% 43.4%
40390 Wilmore 7,480 $71,731 $219,000 $833 2.4% 48.5%