City

New Castle, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Henry County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,884Population
💰$45,528Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$132,700Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓37.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 2.2%Asian: 4%Other: 0.4%Race
White91.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black2.2%
Asian4.0%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads37.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma11 (1%)
HS Graduate359 (33.1%)
Some College161 (14.9%)
Associates149 (13.7%)
Bachelors73 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree331 (30.5%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 33.1%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 30.5%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad33.1%
Some College14.9%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate30.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,528 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$132,700 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units831
Vacant Units84

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
58%
About New Castle, KY

New Castle is a city in Kentucky, located in Henry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,884 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, New Castle is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,528 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in New Castle is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $132,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Castle is moderately educated. 37.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (91.77%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Castle
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40050 1,884 $45,528 $132,700 $707 2.4% 37.3% 77.9%