City

Sturgis, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,965Population
💰$54,388Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$94,300Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓19.9%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 54% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic1.0%
Black1.8%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
28%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty10.9% ▲ 9% above avg
College Grads19.9% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 54% below avg
No HS Diploma52 (1.8%)
HS Graduate1,270 (44.3%)
Some College500 (17.5%)
Associates474 (16.5%)
Bachelors349 (12.2%)
Graduate Degree220 (7.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 44.3%Some College: 17.5%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 12.2%Graduate: 7.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad44.3%
Some College17.5%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors12.2%
Graduate7.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.2%Renter: 24.8%Tenure
Owner75.2%
Renter24.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,388 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$94,300 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units1,729
Vacant Units181

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
56%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
59%
About Sturgis, KY

Sturgis is a city in Kentucky, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,965 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47 years.

Economically, Sturgis is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,388 is below the national average. Approximately 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sturgis is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sturgis is less-educated. 19.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sturgis
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42459 3,965 $54,388 $94,300 $642 2.2% 19.9% 75.2%