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Fulton County, KY
3 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Fulton County, Kentucky.
Population
6,409
Land area
206sq mi
People per sq mi
31
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Fulton County
Fulton County at a glance
- Fulton County is 73% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $38,217 a year, 40% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,100 (62% below Kentucky) and median rent is $570 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Fulton (2,378), Hickman (2,115) and Cayce (43).
Local data for Fulton County, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulton County, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$38,217
Poverty rate
22.6%
Median home value
$79,100
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$570/mo
Homeownership
61.8%
Bachelor's or higher
16.1%
Median age
40.9
Average commute
20.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (332), Irish Americans (271), Mexican Americans (149).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,614
2,250 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,299
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49M
FY 2026, $7,524 per person
PPP loans
$6.1M
228 loans, 930 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$8,265
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Fulton County, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.1%
- Carpooled17.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home4.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulton County, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
644
Most often dense fog
Flood insurance policies
14
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
53.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Fulton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Fulton County, KY?
- Fulton is the largest city or town in Fulton County, with about 2,378 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Fulton County?
- Fulton County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 42041, 42050.
- What is the population of Fulton County, KY?
- About 6,409 people live in Fulton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Fulton County?
- Fulton County borders Obion County, TN, New Madrid County, MO, Mississippi County, MO, Lake County, TN, Hickman County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023