City

Stanford, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Kentucky

👥12,517Population
💰$54,566Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$154,200Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓29.2%College Grads▼ 25% below avg
📊7.1%Unemployment▲ 46% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 2.8%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.8%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic2.8%
Black3.3%
Asian0.6%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads29.2% ▼ 25% below avg
Unemployment7.1% ▲ 46% above avg
No HS Diploma136 (1.7%)
HS Graduate3,217 (40.3%)
Some College1,313 (16.4%)
Associates987 (12.4%)
Bachelors818 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree1,518 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 16.4%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College16.4%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,566 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$154,200 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units5,686
Vacant Units554

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
57%
About Stanford, KY

Stanford is a city in Kentucky, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,517 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Stanford is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,566 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Stanford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $688 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanford is moderately educated. 29.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40484 12,517 $54,566 $154,200 $688 7.1% 29.2% 74.3%