City

Cawood, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥815Population
💰$44,453Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$65,900Median Home Value▼ 76% below avg
🎓47.1%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.5% Female 41.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 3.4%Race
White96.1%
Asian0.5%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
22%
65+
26%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.10
Below Poverty12.4% ▲ 24% above avg
College Grads47.1% ▲ 22% above avg
HS Graduate165 (35.3%)
Some College44 (9.4%)
Associates38 (8.1%)
Bachelors41 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree179 (38.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.3%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 8.8%Graduate: 38.3%Edu
HS Grad35.3%
Some College9.4%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors8.8%
Graduate38.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.1%Renter: 15.9%Tenure
Owner84.1%
Renter15.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
52%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,453 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$65,900 ▼ 76% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units603
Vacant Units214

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
37%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
47%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
57%
About Cawood, KY

Cawood is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 815 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Cawood is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,453 is below the national average. Approximately 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cawood is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $65,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Cawood is well-educated. 47.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (96.07%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cawood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40815 815 $44,453 $65,900 0.0% 47.1% 84.1%