City

Gamaliel, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,261Population
💰$42,935Median HH Income▼ 44% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$82,900Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓28.4%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Hispanic: 1%Other: 2.2%Race
White96.4%
Hispanic1.0%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
2%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty28.5% ▲ 185% above avg
College Grads28.4% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma14 (1.7%)
HS Graduate392 (48.6%)
Some College77 (9.6%)
Associates94 (11.7%)
Bachelors106 (13.2%)
Graduate Degree123 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 48.6%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 13.2%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad48.6%
Some College9.6%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors13.2%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
55%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,935 ▼ 44% below avg
Median Home Value$82,900 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$625/mo
Total Housing Units682
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
63%
About Gamaliel, KY

Gamaliel is a city in Kentucky, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,261 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.1 years.

Economically, Gamaliel is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,935 is below the national average. Approximately 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Gamaliel is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $625 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gamaliel is moderately educated. 28.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gamaliel
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42140 1,261 $42,935 $82,900 $625 5.2% 28.4% 81.4%