City

Hulen, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Kentucky

👥639Population
💰$23,003Median HH Income▼ 70% below avg
🎂51.0Median Age
🏠$98,600Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓18.8%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 35.8% Female 64.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Other: 20.2%Race
White79.8%
Other20.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
5%
18–24
16%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty46.2% ▲ 362% above avg
College Grads18.8% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
HS Graduate136 (41.3%)
Some College114 (34.7%)
Associates17 (5.2%)
Bachelors57 (17.3%)
Graduate Degree5 (1.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 34.7%Associates: 5.2%Bachelors: 17.3%Graduate: 1.5%Edu
HS Grad41.3%
Some College34.7%
Associates5.2%
Bachelors17.3%
Graduate1.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 48.1%Renter: 51.9%Tenure
Owner48.1%
Renter51.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$23,003 ▼ 70% below avg
Median Home Value$98,600 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$830/mo
Total Housing Units244
Vacant Units9

Income Distribution

Under $25k
78%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
63%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
54%
About Hulen, KY

Hulen is a city in Kentucky, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 639 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51 years.

Economically, Hulen is a lower-income community. The median household income of $23,003 is well below the national average. Approximately 46.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Hulen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $830 per month.

The population of Hulen is less-educated. 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Hulen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40845 639 $23,003 $98,600 $830 5.5% 18.8% 48.1%