City

Fulton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,584Population
💰$36,366Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$90,400Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓24.0%College Grads▼ 38% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 70.8%Hispanic: 3%Black: 18.4%Other: 6.2%Race
White70.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black18.4%
Other6.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
22%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty31.5% ▲ 215% above avg
College Grads24.0% ▼ 38% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma92 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,187 (46.2%)
Some College411 (16%)
Associates263 (10.2%)
Bachelors127 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree490 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 46.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 10.2%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad46.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates10.2%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,366 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$90,400 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$633/mo
Total Housing Units1,998
Vacant Units410

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Fulton, KY

Fulton is a city in Kentucky, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,584 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Fulton is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,366 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Fulton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $633 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fulton is less-educated. 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (70.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fulton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42041 4,584 $36,366 $90,400 $633 5.5% 24.0% 64.7%