County

Owen County, KY

3 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥7,619Population
💰$59,746Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$166,987Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓31.5%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.8%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0%Other: 1.7%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Black0.5%
Asian0.0%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads31.5% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.8% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma92 (1.9%)
HS Graduate1,949 (41.1%)
Some College791 (16.7%)
Associates409 (8.6%)
Bachelors454 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree1,047 (22.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 41.1%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 22.1%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad41.1%
Some College16.7%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate22.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.6%Renter: 14.5%Tenure
Owner85.6%
Renter14.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,746 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$166,986 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units3,530
Vacant Units671

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Owen County, KY

Owen County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 3 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,619 residents. With a median age of 41.22, it is a middle-aged county.

Owen County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $59,746 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.8%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 17.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Owen County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $166,986 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $656. Homeownership rates are high at 85.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Owen County are primarily White (94.92%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Owen County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 3 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 Owen County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40359 Owenton 7,222 $59,746 $164,300 $656 5.1% 31.9%