City

Owenton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Owen County  ·  Kentucky

👥7,222Population
💰$59,746Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$164,300Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0%Other: 1.8%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic0.1%
Black0.6%
Asian0.0%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty13.8% ▲ 38% above avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.1%)
HS Graduate1,804 (40.6%)
Some College770 (17.3%)
Associates404 (9.1%)
Bachelors423 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree992 (22.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.6%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 9.1%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 22.3%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.6%
Some College17.3%
Associates9.1%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate22.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,746 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$164,300 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$656/mo
Total Housing Units3,331
Vacant Units616

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About Owenton, KY

Owenton is a city in Kentucky, located in Owen County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,222 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Owenton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,746 is below the national average. Approximately 13.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Owenton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $656 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Owenton is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Owenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40359 7,222 $59,746 $164,300 $656 5.1% 31.9% 86.2%