City

New Hope, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Nelson County  ·  Kentucky

👥646Population
💰$54,934Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$130,900Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓27.3%College Grads▼ 30% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.5% Female 45.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty7.7% ▼ 23% below avg
College Grads27.3% ▼ 30% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.7%)
HS Graduate227 (55.8%)
Some College53 (13%)
Associates9 (2.2%)
Bachelors47 (11.5%)
Graduate Degree64 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 13%Associates: 2.2%Bachelors: 11.5%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad55.8%
Some College13.0%
Associates2.2%
Bachelors11.5%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.2%Renter: 13.8%Tenure
Owner86.2%
Renter13.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,934 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$130,900 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units224
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Walked
19%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About New Hope, KY

New Hope is a city in Kentucky, located in Nelson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 646 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, New Hope is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,934 is below the national average. Approximately 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in New Hope is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of New Hope is moderately educated. 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in New Hope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40052 646 $54,934 $130,900 5.4% 27.3% 86.2%