City

London, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  Laurel County  ·  Kentucky

👥43,407Population
💰$62,374Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$156,248Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.1%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊3.0%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.2%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic1.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.4%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads29.1% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment3.0% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma447 (1.7%)
HS Graduate9,800 (38.1%)
Some College4,000 (15.6%)
Associates3,999 (15.5%)
Bachelors2,442 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree5,033 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 15.6%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College15.6%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.1%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,374 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$156,248 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$800/mo
Total Housing Units18,503
Vacant Units2,071

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About London, KY

London is a city in Kentucky, located in Laurel County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 43,407 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.99 years.

Economically, London is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,374 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in London is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $156,248, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $800 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of London is moderately educated. 29.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.25%).

London, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in London
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40741 23,303 $60,417 $155,600 $825 2.9% 30.1% 70.9%
40744 20,104 $64,643 $157,000 $772 3.1% 27.9% 73.1%