County

Wolfe County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥7,812Population
💰$34,387Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$75,638Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊13.9%Unemployment▲ 185% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.2%Other: 1.6%Race
White96.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.2%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
30%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty32.9% ▲ 229% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment13.9% ▲ 185% above avg
No HS Diploma102 (2.5%)
HS Graduate1,613 (40.1%)
Some College705 (17.5%)
Associates742 (18.4%)
Bachelors364 (9%)
Graduate Degree501 (12.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College17.5%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.2%Renter: 26.8%Tenure
Owner73.2%
Renter26.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,387 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$75,638 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$601/mo
Total Housing Units3,684
Vacant Units621

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Wolfe County, KY

Wolfe County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,812 residents. With a median age of 43.77, it is a middle-aged county.

Wolfe County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $34,386 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 13.9%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 32.9% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Wolfe County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $75,638 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $600. Homeownership rates are high at 73.2%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Wolfe County are primarily White (96.7%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Wolfe County, KY is a lower-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 Wolfe County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41301 Campton 5,804 $29,786 $76,300 $532 13.2% 18.0%
41332 Hazel Green 955 $62,969 $89,200 $1,017 3.0% 27.7%
41360 Pine Ridge 385 $32,844 14.1% 21.4%