City

Rush, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Boyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,640Population
💰$73,894Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂34.4Median Age
🏠$137,800Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.7% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 0.4%Other: 3.4%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic1.8%
Black0.4%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
19%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.94
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.3%)
HS Graduate842 (37.6%)
Some College327 (14.6%)
Associates295 (13.2%)
Bachelors447 (19.9%)
Graduate Degree324 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 14.6%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 19.9%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College14.6%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors19.9%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$73,894 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$137,800 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$928/mo
Total Housing Units1,373
Vacant Units152

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
59%
About Rush, KY

Rush is a city in Kentucky, located in Boyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,640 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.4 years.

Economically, Rush is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $73,894 is near the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rush is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $928 per month. Homeownership is high at 91.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rush is moderately educated. 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.31%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rush
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41168 3,640 $73,894 $137,800 $928 0.4% 34.4% 91.0%