County

Livingston County, KY

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥9,261Population
💰$61,208Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$117,528Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓25.3%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3.1%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
6%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads25.3% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma92 (1.5%)
HS Graduate2,608 (42.4%)
Some College1,095 (17.8%)
Associates812 (13.2%)
Bachelors652 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree888 (14.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 14.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College17.8%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate14.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.3%Renter: 18.7%Tenure
Owner81.3%
Renter18.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,208 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$117,527 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units4,780
Vacant Units1,159

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
54%
About Livingston County, KY

Livingston County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,261 residents. With a median age of 44.44, it is a middle-aged county.

Livingston County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,208 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Livingston County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $117,527 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $888. Homeownership rates are high at 81.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Livingston County are primarily White (94.58%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Livingston County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 7 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 Livingston County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42028 Burna 543 $38,795 $83,600 19.2% 33.2%
42045 Grand Rivers 1,923 $47,230 $95,800 $878 0.6% 19.3%
42047 Hampton 226 $2,499 0.0% 27.1%
42058 Ledbetter 2,122 $64,643 $117,300 $1,116 8.2% 25.1%
42078 Salem 1,718 $48,155 $78,700 $672 4.5% 26.3%
42081 Smithland 2,325 $91,250 $172,100 $850 1.0% 27.9%
42083 Tiline 404 $55,294 $118,800 7.3% 23.4%