City

Hickman, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Fulton County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,129Population
💰$38,566Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$76,900Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓23.4%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊13.6%Unemployment▲ 178% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 23.2%Other: 0.1%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic0.4%
Black23.2%
Other0.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.13
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads23.4% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment13.6% ▲ 178% above avg
No HS Diploma41 (2.1%)
HS Graduate680 (35.2%)
Some College368 (19.1%)
Associates390 (20.2%)
Bachelors106 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree346 (17.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 20.2%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 17.9%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad35.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates20.2%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate17.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.8%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.8%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,566 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$76,900 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$434/mo
Total Housing Units1,588
Vacant Units328

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Hickman, KY

Hickman is a city in Kentucky, located in Fulton County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,129 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Hickman is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,566 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hickman is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $76,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $434 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hickman is less-educated. 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.25%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hickman
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42050 3,129 $38,566 $76,900 $434 13.6% 23.4% 66.8%