City

Ulysses, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Kentucky

👥722Population
💰$63,981Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$115,000Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊9.0%Unemployment▲ 83% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.1% Female 56.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
35%
18–24
2%
25–44
14%
45–64
34%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty12.6% ▲ 26% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment9.0% ▲ 83% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (2.1%)
HS Graduate176 (54%)
Some College53 (16.3%)
Bachelors36 (11%)
Graduate Degree54 (16.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 54%Some College: 16.3%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 16.6%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad54.0%
Some College16.3%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate16.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92%Renter: 8.1%Tenure
Owner92.0%
Renter8.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
63%
$150k–$200k
4%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,981 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$115,000 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units393
Vacant Units157

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
41%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
18%
Over 45 min
73%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
74%
About Ulysses, KY

Ulysses is a city in Kentucky, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 722 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Ulysses is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,981 is below the national average. Approximately 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ulysses is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ulysses is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ulysses
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41264 722 $63,981 $115,000 9.0% 27.6% 92.0%