City

Lucas, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Barren County  ·  Kentucky

👥251Population
🎂60.5Median Age
🏠$207,400Median Home Value▼ 26% below avg
🎓18.6%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.0% Female 47.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
42%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
HS Graduate80 (38.1%)
Some College30 (14.3%)
Associates61 (29%)
Bachelors13 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree26 (12.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
47%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median Home Value$207,400 ▼ 26% below avg
Total Housing Units185
Vacant Units69

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
34%
$75k–$100k
16%
$150k–$200k
22%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Lucas, KY

Lucas is a city in Kentucky, located in Barren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 251 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.5 years.

The real estate market in Lucas is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $207,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lucas is less-educated. 18.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lucas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.