City

Providence, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,589Population
💰$53,533Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$74,900Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓23.2%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.0% Female 46.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 85.1%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 12.5%Other: 0.8%Race
White85.1%
Hispanic0.4%
Black12.5%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
7%
25–44
20%
45–64
35%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.14
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads23.2% ▼ 40% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma43 (1.7%)
HS Graduate1,031 (40.1%)
Some College391 (15.2%)
Associates510 (19.8%)
Bachelors197 (7.7%)
Graduate Degree399 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 19.8%Bachelors: 7.7%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College15.2%
Associates19.8%
Bachelors7.7%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,533 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$74,900 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$632/mo
Total Housing Units1,914
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
59%
About Providence, KY

Providence is a city in Kentucky, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,589 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Providence is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,533 is below the national average. Approximately 15.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Providence is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $632 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Providence is less-educated. 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (85.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Providence
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42450 3,589 $53,533 $74,900 $632 4.9% 23.2% 69.6%