City

Elkton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,795Population
💰$55,907Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$148,000Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓26.3%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊1.2%Unemployment▼ 76% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.8%Hispanic: 3.6%Black: 7.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 4%Race
White84.8%
Hispanic3.6%
Black7.5%
Asian0.1%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads26.3% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment1.2% ▼ 76% below avg
No HS Diploma97 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,695 (46.7%)
Some College462 (12.7%)
Associates425 (11.7%)
Bachelors304 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree650 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 46.7%Some College: 12.7%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad46.7%
Some College12.7%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.2%Renter: 21.8%Tenure
Owner78.2%
Renter21.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,907 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$148,000 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$851/mo
Total Housing Units2,653
Vacant Units414

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Elkton, KY

Elkton is a city in Kentucky, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,795 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Elkton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,907 is below the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elkton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $148,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $851 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkton is moderately educated. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42220 5,795 $55,907 $148,000 $851 1.2% 26.3% 78.2%