City

Blaine, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,182Population
💰$40,208Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂35.8Median Age
🏠$83,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓12.9%College Grads▼ 67% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 180% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White97.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
25%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.76
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads12.9% ▼ 67% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 180% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (3.1%)
HS Graduate307 (53.6%)
Some College85 (14.8%)
Associates89 (15.5%)
Bachelors46 (8%)
Graduate Degree28 (4.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 53.6%Some College: 14.8%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 4.9%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad53.6%
Some College14.8%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate4.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.3%Renter: 29.7%Tenure
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
22%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,208 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$83,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$709/mo
Total Housing Units534
Vacant Units106

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
52%
About Blaine, KY

Blaine is a city in Kentucky, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,182 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.8 years.

Economically, Blaine is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,208 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Blaine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $83,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $709 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blaine is less-educated. 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Blaine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41124 1,182 $40,208 $83,400 $709 13.7% 12.9% 70.3%