City

Foster, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bracken County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,576Population
💰$80,905Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$214,700Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓35.9%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 1.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.6%
Black1.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
16%
18–24
2%
25–44
32%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads35.9% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate489 (43.2%)
Some College120 (10.6%)
Associates117 (10.3%)
Bachelors202 (17.8%)
Graduate Degree204 (18%)

Education

HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 10.3%Bachelors: 17.8%Graduate: 18%Edu
HS Grad43.2%
Some College10.6%
Associates10.3%
Bachelors17.8%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
35%
$300k–$500k
21%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,905 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$214,700 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$852/mo
Total Housing Units744
Vacant Units165

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Foster, KY

Foster is a city in Kentucky, located in Bracken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,576 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Foster is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,905 is near the national average. Approximately 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Foster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $214,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $852 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Foster is moderately educated. 35.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.45%).

Foster, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Foster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41043 1,576 $80,905 $214,700 $852 0.0% 35.9% 91.0%