City

Wellington, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Menifee County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,805Population
💰$44,669Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂51.4Median Age
🏠$98,900Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.6% Female 41.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.9%Asian: 1.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian1.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
24%
45–64
32%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty24.8% ▲ 148% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
HS Graduate606 (52.8%)
Some College142 (12.4%)
Associates161 (14%)
Bachelors70 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree168 (14.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.8%Some College: 12.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 6.1%Graduate: 14.6%Edu
HS Grad52.8%
Some College12.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors6.1%
Graduate14.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.1%Renter: 22.9%Tenure
Owner77.1%
Renter22.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,669 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$98,900 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$621/mo
Total Housing Units1,316
Vacant Units603

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
7%
Over 45 min
68%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
55%
About Wellington, KY

Wellington is a city in Kentucky, located in Menifee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,805 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.4 years.

Economically, Wellington is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,669 is below the national average. Approximately 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wellington is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $98,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $621 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wellington is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wellington
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40387 1,805 $44,669 $98,900 $621 0.0% 20.8% 77.1%