City

Guthrie, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Todd County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,299Population
💰$55,549Median HH Income▼ 27% below avg
🎂37.9Median Age
🏠$146,600Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 108% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 69.2%Hispanic: 10.2%Black: 17.7%Other: 0.8%Race
White69.2%
Hispanic10.2%
Black17.7%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
22%
18–24
13%
25–44
19%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty24.3% ▲ 143% above avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 108% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (3.1%)
HS Graduate495 (42%)
Some College228 (19.3%)
Associates152 (12.9%)
Bachelors77 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree191 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.1%Renter: 40.9%Tenure
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
22%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,549 ▼ 27% below avg
Median Home Value$146,600 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units952
Vacant Units71

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
61%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
34%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
60%
About Guthrie, KY

Guthrie is a city in Kentucky, located in Todd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,299 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.9 years.

Economically, Guthrie is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,549 is below the national average. Approximately 24.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Guthrie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $146,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month.

The population of Guthrie is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (69.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Guthrie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42234 2,299 $55,549 $146,600 $696 10.2% 22.7% 59.1%