Prospect, KY cityscape

40059

Prospect, KY

Total Population
20,769
Median Household Income
$167,193
Median Home Value
$511,400
Median Rent
$1,857

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$167,193
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$511,400
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,857
100% above state median
Median Age
47.1 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Prospect, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 71.9% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 47.1 years, likely more established households.

Family-oriented community with 71% family households.

Low poverty rate of 2.1%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$167,193
+122.5% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.56 people

Total Households
8,082
Family Households
70.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
31.6%
#2 Industry
Education
29.7%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
19.1%
Total Employed Residents:5,078

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.0%
83 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:7,956
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.1%
9,897 employed
Labor Force
10,424
513 unemployed
Median Age
47.1 years
Per Capita Income
$92,929
Poverty Rate
2.1%

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