City

Leitchfield, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Grayson County  ·  Kentucky

👥15,817Population
💰$49,230Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$166,400Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓28.5%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 1.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic0.9%
Black1.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty19.4% ▲ 94% above avg
College Grads28.5% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma119 (1.2%)
HS Graduate4,222 (43.2%)
Some College1,867 (19.1%)
Associates779 (8%)
Bachelors1,280 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,500 (15.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 19.1%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 15.4%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College19.1%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate15.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,230 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$166,400 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$616/mo
Total Housing Units7,375
Vacant Units1,468

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Leitchfield, KY

Leitchfield is a city in Kentucky, located in Grayson County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 15,817 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.6 years.

Economically, Leitchfield is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,230 is below the national average. Approximately 19.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Leitchfield is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $166,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $616 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Leitchfield is moderately educated. 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.68%).

Leitchfield, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Leitchfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42754 15,817 $49,230 $166,400 $616 5.8% 28.5% 75.1%