City

Kirksey, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Calloway County  ·  Kentucky

👥793Population
💰$57,065Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.7Median Age
🏠$154,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓50.8%College Grads▲ 31% above avg
📊15.6%Unemployment▲ 218% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.7% Female 62.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 10.7%Other: 4.9%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic10.7%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
7%
18–24
5%
25–44
33%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty25.1% ▲ 151% above avg
College Grads50.8% ▲ 31% above avg
Unemployment15.6% ▲ 218% above avg
HS Graduate195 (36.8%)
Some College32 (6%)
Associates34 (6.4%)
Bachelors127 (24%)
Graduate Degree142 (26.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 6%Associates: 6.4%Bachelors: 24%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
HS Grad36.8%
Some College6.0%
Associates6.4%
Bachelors24.0%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.5%Renter: 38.5%Tenure
Owner61.5%
Renter38.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
28%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,065 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$154,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units457
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
32%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
71%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
58%
About Kirksey, KY

Kirksey is a city in Kentucky, located in Calloway County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 793 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.7 years.

Economically, Kirksey is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,065 is below the national average. Approximately 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 15.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Kirksey is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kirksey is well-educated. 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.36%).

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

ZIP Codes in Kirksey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42054 793 $57,065 $154,200 $1,072 15.6% 50.8% 61.5%