City

Beattyville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lee County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,373Population
💰$34,811Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂41.5Median Age
🏠$83,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.7% Female 42.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 2.5%Other: 3.5%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic1.1%
Black2.5%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty25.8% ▲ 158% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
No HS Diploma145 (3.9%)
HS Graduate1,360 (36.6%)
Some College933 (25.1%)
Associates601 (16.2%)
Bachelors292 (7.9%)
Graduate Degree383 (10.3%)

Education

No HS: 3.9%HS Grad: 36.6%Some College: 25.1%Associates: 16.2%Bachelors: 7.9%Graduate: 10.3%Edu
No HS3.9%
HS Grad36.6%
Some College25.1%
Associates16.2%
Bachelors7.9%
Graduate10.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 71.9%Renter: 28.2%Tenure
Owner71.9%
Renter28.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,811 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$83,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$585/mo
Total Housing Units2,807
Vacant Units587

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Beattyville, KY

Beattyville is a city in Kentucky, located in Lee County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,373 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.5 years.

Economically, Beattyville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,811 is well below the national average. Approximately 25.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Beattyville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $585 per month. Homeownership is high at 71.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beattyville is less-educated. 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.81%).

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

ZIP Codes in Beattyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41311 6,373 $34,811 $83,500 $585 6.5% 18.2% 71.9%