City

Louisa, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Kentucky

👥12,399Population
💰$45,240Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂42.5Median Age
🏠$110,500Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.5%Hispanic: 0.9%Asian: 1.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White96.5%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian1.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.57
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma149 (2%)
HS Graduate3,172 (43.2%)
Some College1,089 (14.8%)
Associates1,139 (15.5%)
Bachelors496 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree1,294 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,240 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$110,500 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$750/mo
Total Housing Units5,621
Vacant Units843

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
57%
About Louisa, KY

Louisa is a city in Kentucky, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,399 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.5 years.

Economically, Louisa is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,240 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Louisa is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $750 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Louisa is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Louisa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41230 12,399 $45,240 $110,500 $750 5.1% 24.4% 76.5%