City

Thelma, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kentucky

👥900Population
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$126,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓28.1%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Black: 7%Asian: 8.8%Race
White84.2%
Black7.0%
Asian8.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
11%
18–24
11%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty23.3% ▲ 133% above avg
College Grads28.1% ▼ 28% below avg
HS Graduate218 (41.4%)
Some College118 (22.4%)
Associates43 (8.2%)
Bachelors9 (1.7%)
Graduate Degree139 (26.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 22.4%Associates: 8.2%Bachelors: 1.7%Graduate: 26.4%Edu
HS Grad41.4%
Some College22.4%
Associates8.2%
Bachelors1.7%
Graduate26.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.9%Renter: 30.2%Tenure
Owner69.9%
Renter30.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
18%

Financials

Median Home Value$126,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Rent$652/mo
Total Housing Units401
Vacant Units76

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Thelma, KY

Thelma is a city in Kentucky, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 900 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

The real estate market in Thelma is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $126,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $652 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Thelma is moderately educated. 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (84.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Thelma
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.