City

Mammoth Cave, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Edmonson County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,111Population
💰$37,391Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂61.1Median Age
🏠$167,300Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊17.2%Unemployment▲ 251% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 3.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.7%
Black3.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
8%
18–24
11%
25–44
14%
45–64
29%
65+
21%

Key Indicators

Median Age61.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty27.5% ▲ 175% above avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment17.2% ▲ 251% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (1%)
HS Graduate415 (50.2%)
Some College132 (16%)
Associates133 (16.1%)
Bachelors64 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree75 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 50.2%Some College: 16%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad50.2%
Some College16.0%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.7%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.7%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,391 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$167,300 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$879/mo
Total Housing Units1,115
Vacant Units657

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
52%
About Mammoth Cave, KY

Mammoth Cave is a city in Kentucky, located in Edmonson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,111 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 61.1 years.

Economically, Mammoth Cave is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,391 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 17.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mammoth Cave is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $879 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mammoth Cave is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.23%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mammoth Cave
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42259 1,111 $37,391 $167,300 $879 17.2% 16.8% 88.7%