City

Nicholasville, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Jessamine County  ·  Kentucky

👥45,142Population
💰$75,264Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.7Median Age
🏠$246,300Median Home Value▼ 12% below avg
🎓43.4%College Grads▲ 12% above avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 32% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.1%Hispanic: 5%Black: 3.7%Asian: 1.9%Other: 3%Race
White86.1%
Hispanic5.0%
Black3.7%
Asian1.9%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty10.2% ≈ Avg
College Grads43.4% ▲ 12% above avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 32% below avg
No HS Diploma289 (1%)
HS Graduate7,784 (28%)
Some College4,096 (14.7%)
Associates3,581 (12.9%)
Bachelors3,150 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree8,942 (32.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 12.9%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 32.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College14.7%
Associates12.9%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate32.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.4%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
16%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,264 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$246,300 ▼ 12% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,020/mo
Total Housing Units17,934
Vacant Units942

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Nicholasville, KY

Nicholasville is a city in Kentucky, located in Jessamine County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 45,142 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.7 years.

Economically, Nicholasville is a middle-income community. The median household income of $75,264 is near the national average. Approximately 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Nicholasville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $246,300, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,020 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Nicholasville is well-educated. 43.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.1%).

Nicholasville, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Nicholasville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40356 45,142 $75,264 $246,300 $1,020 3.4% 43.4% 70.7%