City

New Haven, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,523Population
💰$72,675Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🏠$177,100Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓25.9%College Grads▼ 33% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 0.5%Other: 1%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic0.4%
Black0.5%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty12.7% ▲ 27% above avg
College Grads25.9% ▼ 33% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,178 (39.7%)
Some College485 (16.4%)
Associates514 (17.3%)
Bachelors405 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree364 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 17.3%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College16.4%
Associates17.3%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.9%Renter: 17.1%Tenure
Owner82.9%
Renter17.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,675 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$177,100 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units2,082
Vacant Units398

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
60%
About New Haven, KY

New Haven is a city in Kentucky, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,523 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, New Haven is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,675 is near the national average. Approximately 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in New Haven is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $177,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Haven is moderately educated. 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Haven
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40051 4,523 $72,675 $177,100 $768 3.4% 25.9% 82.9%