City

Booneville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Owsley County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,483Population
💰$37,111Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂47.8Median Age
🏠$92,000Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓19.7%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊9.8%Unemployment▲ 100% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Other: 4.6%Race
White94.0%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty22.7% ▲ 127% above avg
College Grads19.7% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment9.8% ▲ 100% above avg
No HS Diploma112 (4.2%)
HS Graduate1,283 (47.8%)
Some College310 (11.5%)
Associates452 (16.8%)
Bachelors89 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree439 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.2%HS Grad: 47.8%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS4.2%
HS Grad47.8%
Some College11.5%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.2%Renter: 27.8%Tenure
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,111 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$92,000 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units2,199
Vacant Units558

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Booneville, KY

Booneville is a city in Kentucky, located in Owsley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,483 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.8 years.

Economically, Booneville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,111 is well below the national average. Approximately 22.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.8%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Booneville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $92,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $540 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Booneville is less-educated. 19.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Booneville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41314 4,483 $37,111 $92,000 $540 9.8% 19.7% 72.2%