City

Bear Branch, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Leslie County  ·  Kentucky

👥508Population
💰$35,219Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$123,700Median Home Value▼ 56% below avg
🎓4.5%College Grads▼ 88% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.9% Female 45.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
27%
18–24
8%
25–44
43%
45–64
12%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.55
Below Poverty17.1% ▲ 71% above avg
College Grads4.5% ▼ 88% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
HS Graduate66 (24.9%)
Some College73 (27.5%)
Associates114 (43%)
Graduate Degree12 (4.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 24.9%Some College: 27.5%Associates: 43%Graduate: 4.5%Edu
HS Grad24.9%
Some College27.5%
Associates43.0%
Graduate4.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
30%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,219 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$123,700 ▼ 56% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units220
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
11%
$100k–$150k
28%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
58%
About Bear Branch, KY

Bear Branch is a city in Kentucky, located in Leslie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 508 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.3 years.

Economically, Bear Branch is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,219 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bear Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $123,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bear Branch is less-educated. 4.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bear Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41714 508 $35,219 $123,700 4.5% 4.5% 76.9%