City

Madisonville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hopkins County  ·  Kentucky

👥27,095Population
💰$57,529Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$151,800Median Home Value▼ 46% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Hispanic: 3%Black: 8.5%Asian: 0.6%Other: 4.7%Race
White83.1%
Hispanic3.0%
Black8.5%
Asian0.6%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
24%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma266 (1.6%)
HS Graduate5,561 (33.4%)
Some College2,976 (17.9%)
Associates2,552 (15.3%)
Bachelors1,823 (11%)
Graduate Degree3,463 (20.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 33.4%Some College: 17.9%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 20.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad33.4%
Some College17.9%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate20.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 67.8%Renter: 32.2%Tenure
Owner67.8%
Renter32.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,529 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$151,800 ▼ 46% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$858/mo
Total Housing Units12,569
Vacant Units1,695

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Madisonville, KY

Madisonville is a city in Kentucky, located in Hopkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 27,095 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Madisonville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,529 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Madisonville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $151,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $858 per month. Homeownership is high at 67.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Madisonville is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (83.05%).

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

ZIP Codes in Madisonville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42431 27,095 $57,529 $151,800 $858 6.7% 31.8% 67.8%