City

Blackey, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,202Population
💰$80,705Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂31.3Median Age
🏠$54,800Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓53.4%College Grads▲ 38% above avg
📊28.6%Unemployment▲ 485% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.2% Female 45.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98%Hispanic: 1.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White98.0%
Hispanic1.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
34%
18–24
3%
25–44
17%
45–64
31%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.15
Below Poverty8.3% ▼ 17% below avg
College Grads53.4% ▲ 38% above avg
Unemployment28.6% ▲ 485% above avg
HS Graduate151 (26.6%)
Some College77 (13.6%)
Associates37 (6.5%)
Bachelors239 (42.1%)
Graduate Degree64 (11.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 6.5%Bachelors: 42.1%Graduate: 11.3%Edu
HS Grad26.6%
Some College13.6%
Associates6.5%
Bachelors42.1%
Graduate11.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.8%Renter: 9.2%Tenure
Owner90.8%
Renter9.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
56%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$80,705 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$54,800 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units419
Vacant Units38

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
13%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
32%
Over 45 min
55%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
26%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Blackey, KY

Blackey is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,202 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.3 years.

Economically, Blackey is a middle-income community. The median household income of $80,705 is near the national average. Approximately 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 28.6%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Blackey is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 90.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blackey is well-educated. 53.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (98%).

Blackey, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Blackey
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41804 1,202 $80,705 $54,800 28.6% 53.4% 90.8%