City

Tompkinsville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Monroe County  ·  Kentucky

👥8,393Population
💰$45,388Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.8Median Age
🏠$125,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓21.2%College Grads▼ 45% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.2%Race
White89.3%
Hispanic5.8%
Black3.4%
Asian0.3%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty22.4% ▲ 124% above avg
College Grads21.2% ▼ 45% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma82 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,308 (47.4%)
Some College736 (15.1%)
Associates709 (14.6%)
Bachelors253 (5.2%)
Graduate Degree777 (16%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 47.4%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 5.2%Graduate: 16%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad47.4%
Some College15.1%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors5.2%
Graduate16.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.2%Renter: 33.8%Tenure
Owner66.2%
Renter33.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,388 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$125,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$623/mo
Total Housing Units3,756
Vacant Units383

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About Tompkinsville, KY

Tompkinsville is a city in Kentucky, located in Monroe County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,393 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.8 years.

Economically, Tompkinsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,388 is below the national average. Approximately 22.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Tompkinsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $623 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tompkinsville is less-educated. 21.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.29%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tompkinsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42167 8,393 $45,388 $125,300 $623 4.5% 21.2% 66.2%