County

Meade County, KY

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥20,296Population
💰$68,584Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$194,770Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓25.1%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 1.4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.8%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic3.4%
Black1.4%
Asian1.1%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
30%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads25.1% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma105 (0.8%)
HS Graduate5,578 (41.3%)
Some College2,443 (18.1%)
Associates1,982 (14.7%)
Bachelors1,300 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree2,107 (15.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 18.1%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 15.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College18.1%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate15.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.4%Renter: 22.6%Tenure
Owner77.4%
Renter22.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,584 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$194,769 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units8,541
Vacant Units858

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
59%
About Meade County, KY

Meade County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 20,296 residents. With a median age of 43.63, it is a middle-aged county.

Meade County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $68,584 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.4% is above the national average.

Housing in Meade County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $194,769 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $864. Homeownership rates are high at 77.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Meade County are primarily White (92.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Meade County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Meade County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
40104 Battletown 1,263 $69,615 $122,900 10.8% 22.5%
40108 Brandenburg 12,469 $71,480 $216,200 $836 3.8% 27.7%
40117 Ekron 2,089 $56,791 $165,600 $881 3.4% 30.5%
40142 Guston 2,213 $78,714 $144,600 $984 0.0% 16.0%
40155 Muldraugh 1,164 $47,059 $77,300 $909 7.0% 10.9%
40157 Payneville 845 $55,893 $306,600 0.0% 28.6%
40161 Rhodelia 253 $70,926 $344,000 0.0% 0.0%