City

Slaughters, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,423Population
💰$61,577Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂48.6Median Age
🏠$161,100Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓24.3%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.1% Female 51.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0.3%Race
White98.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
37%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.01
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads24.3% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma41 (3.8%)
HS Graduate372 (34.3%)
Some College332 (30.7%)
Associates75 (6.9%)
Bachelors84 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree179 (16.5%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 34.3%Some College: 30.7%Associates: 6.9%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 16.5%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad34.3%
Some College30.7%
Associates6.9%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate16.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.8%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.8%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,577 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$161,100 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$980/mo
Total Housing Units728
Vacant Units19

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Slaughters, KY

Slaughters is a city in Kentucky, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,423 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.6 years.

Economically, Slaughters is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,577 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Slaughters is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $980 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Slaughters is less-educated. 24.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Slaughters
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42456 1,423 $61,577 $161,100 $980 3.2% 24.3% 85.8%