City

West Van Lear, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,007Population
💰$78,292Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂29.4Median Age
🏠$135,000Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓35.8%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Asian: 4.9%Race
White95.1%
Asian4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
52%
45–64
9%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.50
Below Poverty3.5% ▼ 65% below avg
College Grads35.8% ▼ 8% below avg
HS Graduate181 (25.2%)
Some College113 (15.7%)
Associates167 (23.3%)
Bachelors182 (25.3%)
Graduate Degree75 (10.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 25.2%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 23.3%Bachelors: 25.3%Graduate: 10.4%Edu
HS Grad25.2%
Some College15.7%
Associates23.3%
Bachelors25.3%
Graduate10.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.8%Renter: 4.2%Tenure
Owner95.8%
Renter4.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
54%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
17%

Financials

Median HH Income$78,292 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$135,000 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units448
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Work From Home
19%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About West Van Lear, KY

West Van Lear is a city in Kentucky, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,007 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.4 years.

Economically, West Van Lear is a middle-income community. The median household income of $78,292 is near the national average. Approximately 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in West Van Lear is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of West Van Lear is moderately educated. 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.13%).

West Van Lear, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in West Van Lear
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41268 1,007 $78,292 $135,000 0.0% 35.8% 95.8%