City

Union, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Boone County  ·  Kentucky

👥24,371Population
💰$134,621Median HH Income▲ 76% above avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$364,300Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓61.4%College Grads▲ 58% above avg
📊1.5%Unemployment▼ 70% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.8%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 2.3%Asian: 2.9%Other: 3.1%Race
White89.8%
Hispanic1.6%
Black2.3%
Asian2.9%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.13
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads61.4% ▲ 58% above avg
Unemployment1.5% ▼ 70% below avg
No HS Diploma84 (0.6%)
HS Graduate2,957 (20.2%)
Some College1,033 (7.1%)
Associates1,569 (10.7%)
Bachelors1,230 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree7,741 (53%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 20.2%Some College: 7.1%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 53%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad20.2%
Some College7.1%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate53.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.9%Renter: 7.1%Tenure
Owner92.9%
Renter7.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
41%
Over $500k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$134,621 ▲ 76% above avg
Median Home Value$364,300 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,599/mo
Total Housing Units8,148
Vacant Units376

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
64%
About Union, KY

Union is a city in Kentucky, located in Boone County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 24,371 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Union is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $134,621 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.5%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Union is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $364,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,599 per month. Homeownership is high at 92.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Union is highly educated. 61.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.8%).

Union, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Union
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41091 24,371 $134,621 $364,300 $1,599 1.5% 61.4% 92.9%