City

Melbourne, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Campbell County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,166Population
💰$53,667Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$212,400Median Home Value▼ 24% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.1%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White98.1%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty8.8% ▼ 12% below avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
HS Graduate953 (45.5%)
Some College302 (14.4%)
Associates182 (8.7%)
Bachelors172 (8.2%)
Graduate Degree485 (23.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 45.5%Some College: 14.4%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 8.2%Graduate: 23.2%Edu
HS Grad45.5%
Some College14.4%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors8.2%
Graduate23.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.4%Renter: 18.6%Tenure
Owner81.4%
Renter18.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
23%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,667 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$212,400 ▼ 24% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units1,286
Vacant Units16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Melbourne, KY

Melbourne is a city in Kentucky, located in Campbell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,166 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Melbourne is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,667 is below the national average. Approximately 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Melbourne is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $212,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Melbourne is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Melbourne
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41059 3,166 $53,667 $212,400 $709 2.9% 31.4% 81.4%