City

Wickliffe, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ballard County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,369Population
💰$58,947Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂42.1Median Age
🏠$117,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.1%College Grads▼ 22% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 56% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.7%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 6.4%Other: 4.6%Race
White86.7%
Hispanic2.3%
Black6.4%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
11%
25–44
23%
45–64
30%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty17.6% ▲ 76% above avg
College Grads30.1% ▼ 22% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 56% below avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.1%)
HS Graduate476 (30.7%)
Some College359 (23.2%)
Associates246 (15.9%)
Bachelors281 (18.1%)
Graduate Degree186 (12%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 30.7%Some College: 23.2%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 18.1%Graduate: 12%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad30.7%
Some College23.2%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors18.1%
Graduate12.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.4%Renter: 14.6%Tenure
Owner85.4%
Renter14.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,947 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$117,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$717/mo
Total Housing Units1,100
Vacant Units174

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Wickliffe, KY

Wickliffe is a city in Kentucky, located in Ballard County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,369 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.1 years.

Economically, Wickliffe is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,947 is below the national average. Approximately 17.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Wickliffe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $717 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wickliffe is moderately educated. 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wickliffe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42087 2,369 $58,947 $117,200 $717 2.2% 30.1% 85.4%