City

Belfry, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,590Population
💰$35,515Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂46.9Median Age
🏠$84,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Asian: 0%Other: 5.8%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Asian0.0%
Other5.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
4%
25–44
17%
45–64
39%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.12
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
No HS Diploma38 (2.4%)
HS Graduate712 (45.4%)
Some College241 (15.4%)
Associates238 (15.2%)
Bachelors150 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree191 (12.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 45.4%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 12.2%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad45.4%
Some College15.4%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate12.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
4%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$35,515 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$84,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$629/mo
Total Housing Units1,510
Vacant Units291

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
53%
About Belfry, KY

Belfry is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,590 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.9 years.

Economically, Belfry is a lower-income community. The median household income of $35,515 is well below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Belfry is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $629 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Belfry is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.85%).

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

ZIP Codes in Belfry
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41514 2,590 $35,515 $84,000 $629 12.4% 21.7% 75.7%