City

Waverly, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Union County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,627Population
💰$63,229Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$143,300Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓25.5%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 78% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 14.8%Other: 7.5%Race
White76.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black14.8%
Other7.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
18%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.26
Below Poverty5.7% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads25.5% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 78% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.6%)
HS Graduate344 (35%)
Some College185 (18.8%)
Associates197 (20%)
Bachelors77 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree174 (17.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 18.8%Associates: 20%Bachelors: 7.8%Graduate: 17.7%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College18.8%
Associates20.0%
Bachelors7.8%
Graduate17.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.8%Renter: 13.2%Tenure
Owner86.8%
Renter13.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
14%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,229 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$143,300 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,058/mo
Total Housing Units587
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
36%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
57%
About Waverly, KY

Waverly is a city in Kentucky, located in Union County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,627 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Waverly is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,229 is below the national average. Approximately 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Waverly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,058 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Waverly is moderately educated. 25.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (76.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Waverly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42462 1,627 $63,229 $143,300 $1,058 1.1% 25.5% 86.8%