City

Wheatcroft, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Webster County  ·  Kentucky

👥120Population
💰$42,321Median HH Income▼ 45% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$70,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓26.7%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.5% Female 47.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
11%
25–44
33%
45–64
31%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size1.90
Below Poverty10.8% ▲ 8% above avg
College Grads26.7% ▼ 31% below avg
HS Graduate28 (31.1%)
Some College31 (34.4%)
Associates7 (7.8%)
Graduate Degree24 (26.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 31.1%Some College: 34.4%Associates: 7.8%Graduate: 26.7%Edu
HS Grad31.1%
Some College34.4%
Associates7.8%
Graduate26.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73%Renter: 27%Tenure
Owner73.0%
Renter27.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$42,321 ▼ 45% below avg
Median Home Value$70,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$783/mo
Total Housing Units69
Vacant Units6

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
31%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
48%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
12%
1960s–1970s
32%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
51%
About Wheatcroft, KY

Wheatcroft is a city in Kentucky, located in Webster County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 120 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Wheatcroft is a working-class community. The median household income of $42,321 is below the national average. Approximately 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Wheatcroft is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $70,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $783 per month. Homeownership is high at 73.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wheatcroft is moderately educated. 26.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wheatcroft
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42463 120 $42,321 $70,000 $783 0.0% 26.7% 73.0%