City

Van Lear, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,114Population
💰$34,342Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓39.4%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.1% Female 40.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89%Hispanic: 5%Black: 4%Other: 0.7%Race
White89.0%
Hispanic5.0%
Black4.0%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty22.3% ▲ 123% above avg
College Grads39.4% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma12 (1.6%)
HS Graduate293 (39.3%)
Some College58 (7.8%)
Associates89 (11.9%)
Bachelors47 (6.3%)
Graduate Degree247 (33.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 39.3%Some College: 7.8%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 6.3%Graduate: 33.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad39.3%
Some College7.8%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors6.3%
Graduate33.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.8%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.8%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,342 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$760/mo
Total Housing Units719
Vacant Units209

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
62%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
63%
About Van Lear, KY

Van Lear is a city in Kentucky, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,114 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Van Lear is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,342 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Van Lear is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $760 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Van Lear is moderately educated. 39.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (88.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Van Lear
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41265 1,114 $34,342 $160,800 $760 0.0% 39.4% 82.8%