City

Nebo, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Hopkins County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,640Population
💰$57,887Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$136,100Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.7% Female 44.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 6%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic6.0%
Black0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
28%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.63
Below Poverty11.6% ▲ 16% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1%)
HS Graduate527 (47.2%)
Some College237 (21.2%)
Associates97 (8.7%)
Bachelors129 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree116 (10.4%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 21.2%Associates: 8.7%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College21.2%
Associates8.7%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.2%Renter: 11.8%Tenure
Owner88.2%
Renter11.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,887 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$136,100 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$948/mo
Total Housing Units711
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
29%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Nebo, KY

Nebo is a city in Kentucky, located in Hopkins County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,640 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Nebo is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,887 is below the national average. Approximately 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Nebo is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $948 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nebo is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Nebo
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42441 1,640 $57,887 $136,100 $948 2.4% 21.9% 88.2%