City

Custer, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Breckinridge County  ·  Kentucky

👥990Population
💰$52,250Median HH Income▼ 32% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$157,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓18.1%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 49% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.2%Hispanic: 2.8%Other: 20%Race
White77.2%
Hispanic2.8%
Other20.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
14%
25–44
29%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.57
Below Poverty41.5% ▲ 315% above avg
College Grads18.1% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 49% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (10.7%)
HS Graduate88 (20%)
Some College153 (34.7%)
Associates73 (16.6%)
Bachelors34 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree46 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 10.7%HS Grad: 20%Some College: 34.7%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS10.7%
HS Grad20.0%
Some College34.7%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,250 ▼ 32% below avg
Median Home Value$157,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units348
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
8%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
56%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
65%
About Custer, KY

Custer is a city in Kentucky, located in Breckinridge County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 990 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Custer is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,250 is below the national average. Approximately 41.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Custer is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,100, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Custer is less-educated. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.17%).

Custer, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Custer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40115 990 $52,250 $157,100 7.3% 18.1% 89.5%