City

Argillite, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenup County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,170Population
💰$48,717Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$127,800Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓18.3%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 3%Other: 2.4%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic3.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
20%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
23%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty28.5% ▲ 185% above avg
College Grads18.3% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma30 (2.4%)
HS Graduate546 (43.2%)
Some College257 (20.3%)
Associates201 (15.9%)
Bachelors147 (11.6%)
Graduate Degree84 (6.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 43.2%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 11.6%Graduate: 6.6%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad43.2%
Some College20.3%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors11.6%
Graduate6.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.3%Renter: 4.7%Tenure
Owner95.3%
Renter4.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
33%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,717 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$127,800 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units932
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
69%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
60%
About Argillite, KY

Argillite is a city in Kentucky, located in Greenup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,170 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Argillite is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,717 is below the national average. Approximately 28.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Argillite is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $127,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 95.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Argillite is less-educated. 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.56%).

Argillite, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Argillite
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41121 2,170 $48,717 $127,800 3.1% 18.3% 95.3%