City

Bledsoe, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,403Population
💰$38,214Median HH Income▼ 50% below avg
🎂35.1Median Age
🏠$63,600Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓17.5%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 13% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.5% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 0.3%Black: 0.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic0.3%
Black0.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
27%
45–64
22%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty28.7% ▲ 187% above avg
College Grads17.5% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 13% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (2%)
HS Graduate304 (35.9%)
Some College150 (17.7%)
Associates228 (26.9%)
Bachelors91 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree57 (6.7%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 35.9%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 26.9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 6.7%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad35.9%
Some College17.7%
Associates26.9%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate6.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,214 ▼ 50% below avg
Median Home Value$63,600 ▼ 77% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$491/mo
Total Housing Units675
Vacant Units121

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
53%
About Bledsoe, KY

Bledsoe is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,403 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.1 years.

Economically, Bledsoe is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,214 is below the national average. Approximately 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bledsoe is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $491 per month. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bledsoe is less-educated. 17.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bledsoe
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40810 1,403 $38,214 $63,600 $491 4.3% 17.5% 85.7%