City

Hillsboro, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Fleming County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,185Population
💰$50,208Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂52.3Median Age
🏠$138,500Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 155% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.4% Female 56.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.2%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.9%Other: 5.7%Race
White93.2%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.9%
Other5.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
34%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty13.9% ▲ 39% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 155% above avg
HS Graduate725 (50.6%)
Some College219 (15.3%)
Associates93 (6.5%)
Bachelors146 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree250 (17.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 50.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
HS Grad50.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,208 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$138,500 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$731/mo
Total Housing Units1,094
Vacant Units215

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Hillsboro, KY

Hillsboro is a city in Kentucky, located in Fleming County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,185 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.3 years.

Economically, Hillsboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,208 is below the national average. Approximately 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Hillsboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $138,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $731 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Hillsboro is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hillsboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41049 2,185 $50,208 $138,500 $731 12.5% 27.6% 84.3%