City

Guston, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,213Population
💰$78,714Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂37.6Median Age
🏠$144,600Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓16.0%College Grads▼ 59% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.0% Female 58.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Black: 2.7%Other: 1.7%Race
White95.2%
Black2.7%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.71
Below Poverty6.0% ▼ 40% below avg
College Grads16.0% ▼ 59% below avg
No HS Diploma21 (1.5%)
HS Graduate713 (51.6%)
Some College300 (21.7%)
Associates127 (9.2%)
Bachelors115 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree106 (7.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 21.7%Associates: 9.2%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 7.7%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College21.7%
Associates9.2%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate7.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,714 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$144,600 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$984/mo
Total Housing Units874
Vacant Units58

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
26%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
66%
About Guston, KY

Guston is a city in Kentucky, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,213 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.6 years.

Economically, Guston is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,714 is near the national average. Approximately 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Guston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $144,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $984 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Guston is less-educated. 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.16%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40142 2,213 $78,714 $144,600 $984 0.0% 16.0% 70.7%