City

Stanton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Powell County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,943Population
💰$40,531Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$133,700Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.0% Female 53.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.9%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 2.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White92.9%
Hispanic0.6%
Black2.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.78
Below Poverty19.5% ▲ 95% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma98 (2.2%)
HS Graduate1,734 (39.7%)
Some College698 (16%)
Associates579 (13.3%)
Bachelors308 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree946 (21.7%)

Education

No HS: 2.2%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 16%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 21.7%Edu
No HS2.2%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College16.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate21.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,531 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$133,700 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$768/mo
Total Housing Units2,850
Vacant Units478

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
54%
About Stanton, KY

Stanton is a city in Kentucky, located in Powell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,943 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Stanton is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,531 is below the national average. Approximately 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Stanton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $133,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $768 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stanton is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stanton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40380 6,943 $40,531 $133,700 $768 9.8% 28.7% 72.3%