City

Barbourville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Knox County  ·  Kentucky

👥10,560Population
💰$22,355Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂38.3Median Age
🏠$120,900Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊8.2%Unemployment▲ 67% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.2% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.9%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 2%Asian: 0.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White95.9%
Hispanic0.7%
Black2.0%
Asian0.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
23%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty37.1% ▲ 271% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment8.2% ▲ 67% above avg
No HS Diploma176 (3%)
HS Graduate2,318 (40.1%)
Some College726 (12.6%)
Associates1,139 (19.7%)
Bachelors316 (5.5%)
Graduate Degree1,105 (19.1%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 40.1%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 19.7%Bachelors: 5.5%Graduate: 19.1%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad40.1%
Some College12.6%
Associates19.7%
Bachelors5.5%
Graduate19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.3%Renter: 37.7%Tenure
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,355 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$120,900 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio5.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$660/mo
Total Housing Units4,969
Vacant Units960

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
53%
About Barbourville, KY

Barbourville is a city in Kentucky, located in Knox County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,560 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.3 years.

Economically, Barbourville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,355 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.2%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Barbourville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $660 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Barbourville is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.9%).

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

ZIP Codes in Barbourville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40906 10,560 $22,355 $120,900 $660 8.2% 24.6% 62.3%