City

Paris, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  Bourbon County  ·  Kentucky

👥18,422Population
💰$57,074Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$216,700Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓35.7%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.3%Hispanic: 8.3%Black: 4.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 3.3%Race
White83.3%
Hispanic8.3%
Black4.9%
Asian0.2%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty12.9% ▲ 29% above avg
College Grads35.7% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma526 (4.5%)
HS Graduate3,550 (30.6%)
Some College1,640 (14.2%)
Associates1,740 (15%)
Bachelors1,048 (9%)
Graduate Degree3,085 (26.6%)

Education

No HS: 4.5%HS Grad: 30.6%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 9%Graduate: 26.6%Edu
No HS4.5%
HS Grad30.6%
Some College14.2%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors9.0%
Graduate26.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.2%Renter: 34.8%Tenure
Owner65.2%
Renter34.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,074 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$216,700 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$793/mo
Total Housing Units8,173
Vacant Units892

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
59%
About Paris, KY

Paris is a city in Kentucky, located in Bourbon County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 18,422 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Paris is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,074 is below the national average. Approximately 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Paris is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $793 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Paris is moderately educated. 35.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.27%).

Paris, 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 Paris
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40361 18,422 $57,074 $216,700 $793 4.3% 35.7% 65.2%

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