In Cumberland, Kentucky, the median home price is $153,447, compared with the Kentucky median of $237,175; median household income is $40,000; the population is 5,948; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 32.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.2 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cumberland at a glance
Population
5,948
Median Household Income
$40,000
Typical Home Value
$153,447
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
32.1
Avg Commute Time
19.2
About Cumberland
Cumberland has a population of 5,948. The median home value is $153,447, 35% below the Kentucky median. Median household income is $40,000 (37% below the Kentucky median). The most populated towns are Burkesville and Kettle-Peytonsburg.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cumberland
2 towns, by population.
County rankings in Kentucky
Every county in Kentucky, ranked on one decision metric at a time.
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- 04Cheapest homeowners insuranceCounties With the Cheapest Homeowners Insurance in Kentucky
- 05Cheapest childcare costCounties With the Cheapest Childcare in Kentucky
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- 07Lowest flood riskLowest Flood Risk Counties in Kentucky
- 08Lowest wildfire riskLowest Wildfire Risk Counties in Kentucky
- 09Safest countiesSafest Counties (Lowest Violent Crime) in Kentucky
- 10Best school ratingsKentucky School Rankings by County
- 11Highest household incomeCounties With the Highest Household Income in Kentucky
- 12Shortest commute timeCounties With the Shortest Commute in Kentucky
- 13Fastest-selling homesCounties Where Homes Sell Fastest in Kentucky
Cumberland at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cumberland?
- Cumberland has a population of 5,948 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cumberland?
- The median home value in Cumberland is $153,447. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cumberland?
- Median household income in Cumberland is $40,000 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cumberland in?
- Cumberland is in Kentucky.
- How many towns are in Cumberland?
- Cumberland contains 2 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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