City

Liberty, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Casey County  ·  Kentucky

👥9,406Population
💰$39,988Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$129,600Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊6.0%Unemployment▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.2%Hispanic: 4%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0%Other: 1%Race
White94.2%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.7%
Asian0.0%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment6.0% ▲ 22% above avg
No HS Diploma316 (5.9%)
HS Graduate2,281 (42.5%)
Some College1,189 (22.2%)
Associates402 (7.5%)
Bachelors417 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree760 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.9%HS Grad: 42.5%Some College: 22.2%Associates: 7.5%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS5.9%
HS Grad42.5%
Some College22.2%
Associates7.5%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.9%Renter: 26.1%Tenure
Owner73.9%
Renter26.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,988 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$129,600 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$643/mo
Total Housing Units4,502
Vacant Units729

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Liberty, KY

Liberty is a city in Kentucky, located in Casey County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,406 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Liberty is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,988 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.0%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Liberty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $643 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.2%).

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

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42539 9,406 $39,988 $129,600 $643 6.0% 21.9% 73.9%