City

Blue River, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥212Population
💰$36,667Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂60.1Median Age
🏠$54,400Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓33.3%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 26.4% Female 73.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.3%Hispanic: 37.7%Asian: 15.6%Other: 1.4%Race
White45.3%
Hispanic37.7%
Asian15.6%
Other1.4%

Age Breakdown

18–24
12%
45–64
61%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
College Grads33.3% ▼ 14% below avg
HS Graduate47 (26.6%)
Some College63 (35.6%)
Associates8 (4.5%)
Graduate Degree59 (33.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 26.6%Some College: 35.6%Associates: 4.5%Graduate: 33.3%Edu
HS Grad26.6%
Some College35.6%
Associates4.5%
Graduate33.3%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
18%
$300k–$500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,667 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$54,400 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units146
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
56%
$50k–$75k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

15–30 min
21%
Over 45 min
79%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
31%
2000+
50%
About Blue River, KY

Blue River is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 212 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.1 years.

Economically, Blue River is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,667 is well below the national average.

The real estate market in Blue River is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $54,400, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Blue River is moderately educated. 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 45.3%.

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

ZIP Codes in Blue River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41607 212 $36,667 $54,400 0.0% 33.3% 100.0%