City

Cynthiana, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harrison County  ·  Kentucky

👥16,748Population
💰$62,052Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.8Median Age
🏠$193,900Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓31.2%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 2.1%Other: 2.4%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic2.4%
Black2.1%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty16.4% ▲ 64% above avg
College Grads31.2% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma96 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,621 (43%)
Some College1,397 (13%)
Associates1,286 (12%)
Bachelors893 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree2,464 (22.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 43%Some College: 13%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 22.9%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad43.0%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate22.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.1%Renter: 29.9%Tenure
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,052 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$193,900 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$765/mo
Total Housing Units7,050
Vacant Units667

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Cynthiana, KY

Cynthiana is a city in Kentucky, located in Harrison County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,748 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.8 years.

Economically, Cynthiana is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,052 is below the national average. Approximately 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Cynthiana is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $765 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cynthiana is moderately educated. 31.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cynthiana
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41031 16,748 $62,052 $193,900 $765 3.1% 31.2% 70.1%