City

Magnolia, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Larue County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,846Population
💰$48,372Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$121,800Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓27.2%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.4% Female 48.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 88.8%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 5.9%Other: 3.6%Race
White88.8%
Hispanic1.5%
Black5.9%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
9%
25–44
24%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads27.2% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
No HS Diploma49 (2.6%)
HS Graduate780 (41.2%)
Some College379 (20%)
Associates170 (9%)
Bachelors283 (15%)
Graduate Degree231 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 20%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College20.0%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,372 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$121,800 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$807/mo
Total Housing Units1,438
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
0%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
10%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
40%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
59%
About Magnolia, KY

Magnolia is a city in Kentucky, located in Larue County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,846 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45 years.

Economically, Magnolia is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,372 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Magnolia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $121,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $807 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Magnolia is moderately educated. 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (88.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Magnolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42757 2,846 $48,372 $121,800 $807 6.2% 27.2% 80.6%