City

Marion, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Crittenden County  ·  Kentucky

👥8,020Population
💰$48,173Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$116,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊3.5%Unemployment▼ 29% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.6%Race
White94.7%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.6%
Asian0.3%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty18.1% ▲ 81% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment3.5% ▼ 29% below avg
No HS Diploma60 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,017 (41%)
Some College918 (18.6%)
Associates700 (14.2%)
Bachelors496 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree732 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 41%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad41.0%
Some College18.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,173 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$116,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$658/mo
Total Housing Units3,886
Vacant Units746

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Marion, KY

Marion is a city in Kentucky, located in Crittenden County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,020 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Marion is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,173 is below the national average. Approximately 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Marion is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $116,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $658 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Marion is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.74%).

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

ZIP Codes in Marion
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42064 8,020 $48,173 $116,100 $658 3.5% 24.9% 75.8%