City

Morganfield, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Kentucky

👥7,250Population
💰$64,464Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂39.4Median Age
🏠$126,900Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.4% Female 47.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.4%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 10.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White84.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Black10.5%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
14%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty22.2% ▲ 122% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma39 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,849 (40.4%)
Some College463 (10.1%)
Associates817 (17.8%)
Bachelors769 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree641 (14%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40.4%Some College: 10.1%Associates: 17.8%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.4%
Some College10.1%
Associates17.8%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.9%Renter: 33.1%Tenure
Owner66.9%
Renter33.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,464 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$126,900 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$827/mo
Total Housing Units3,108
Vacant Units428

Income Distribution

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

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Morganfield, KY

Morganfield is a city in Kentucky, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,250 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.4 years.

Economically, Morganfield is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,464 is below the national average. Approximately 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Morganfield is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $827 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morganfield is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.44%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morganfield
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42437 7,250 $64,464 $126,900 $827 3.3% 30.8% 66.9%