City

Olaton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  Kentucky

👥620Population
💰$44,464Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$106,300Median Home Value▼ 62% below avg
🎓12.8%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
22%
18–24
16%
25–44
18%
45–64
18%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty24.2% ▲ 142% above avg
College Grads12.8% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (4.8%)
HS Graduate162 (51.8%)
Some College37 (11.8%)
Associates59 (18.8%)
Bachelors6 (1.9%)
Graduate Degree34 (10.9%)

Education

No HS: 4.8%HS Grad: 51.8%Some College: 11.8%Associates: 18.8%Bachelors: 1.9%Graduate: 10.9%Edu
No HS4.8%
HS Grad51.8%
Some College11.8%
Associates18.8%
Bachelors1.9%
Graduate10.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.4%Renter: 13.6%Tenure
Owner86.4%
Renter13.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
41%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,464 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$106,300 ▼ 62% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units262
Vacant Units34

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
20%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
47%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Olaton, KY

Olaton is a city in Kentucky, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 620 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Olaton is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,464 is below the national average. Approximately 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Olaton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $106,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olaton is less-educated. 12.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olaton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42361 620 $44,464 $106,300 0.0% 12.8% 86.4%