City

Smiths Grove, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Warren County  ·  Kentucky

👥7,189Population
💰$65,917Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$173,300Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.5%Hispanic: 0.4%Black: 2.5%Other: 3.3%Race
White93.5%
Hispanic0.4%
Black2.5%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.67
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,901 (43.4%)
Some College696 (15.9%)
Associates650 (14.8%)
Bachelors501 (11.4%)
Graduate Degree598 (13.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 11.4%Graduate: 13.6%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors11.4%
Graduate13.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.9%Renter: 20.1%Tenure
Owner79.9%
Renter20.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$65,917 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$173,300 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$877/mo
Total Housing Units2,992
Vacant Units295

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
61%
About Smiths Grove, KY

Smiths Grove is a city in Kentucky, located in Warren County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,189 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Smiths Grove is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,917 is near the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Smiths Grove is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $173,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $877 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Smiths Grove is moderately educated. 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Smiths Grove
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42171 7,189 $65,917 $173,300 $877 5.7% 25.1% 79.9%