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Barlow
A city of 653 people in Kentucky
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City in Kentucky, United States653Population
0.6 sq miArea
374 ftElevation
Barlow is a home rule-class city in Ballard County, Kentucky, in the United States. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1872 as Barlow City and later reincorporated in 1903. The population was 653 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Paducah, KY-IL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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ZIP code42024
Area code270
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Housing in Barlow
$132K▼ 10.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow
The typical Barlow home is worth about $132,000, down 10.2% in a year, 43% below the Kentucky typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
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