City

Ekron, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,089Population
💰$56,791Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$165,600Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓30.5%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 4%Other: 0.7%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black4.0%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
19%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads30.5% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 31% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.2%)
HS Graduate565 (42.9%)
Some College178 (13.5%)
Associates169 (12.8%)
Bachelors184 (14%)
Graduate Degree217 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 42.9%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 14%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad42.9%
Some College13.5%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors14.0%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.4%Renter: 9.6%Tenure
Owner90.4%
Renter9.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,791 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$165,600 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$881/mo
Total Housing Units836
Vacant Units43

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
37%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
53%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Ekron, KY

Ekron is a city in Kentucky, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,089 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Ekron is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,791 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Ekron is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $881 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ekron is moderately educated. 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.87%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ekron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40117 2,089 $56,791 $165,600 $881 3.4% 30.5% 90.4%