City

Big Creek, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Kentucky

👥955Population
💰$28,990Median HH Income▼ 62% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$45,300Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓17.4%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.9% Female 43.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
15%
18–24
8%
25–44
34%
45–64
23%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty21.6% ▲ 116% above avg
College Grads17.4% ▼ 55% below avg
HS Graduate253 (59.4%)
Some College68 (16%)
Associates31 (7.3%)
Bachelors42 (9.9%)
Graduate Degree32 (7.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.4%Some College: 16%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 9.9%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
HS Grad59.4%
Some College16.0%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors9.9%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
69%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$28,990 ▼ 62% below avg
Median Home Value$45,300 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units417
Vacant Units101

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
48%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
48%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About Big Creek, KY

Big Creek is a city in Kentucky, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 955 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Big Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $28,990 is well below the national average. Approximately 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Big Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $45,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Big Creek is less-educated. 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Big Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40914 955 $28,990 $45,300 0.0% 17.4% 68.4%