City

Clayhole, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Breathitt County  ·  Kentucky

👥399Population
💰$22,250Median HH Income▼ 71% below avg
🎂55.5Median Age
🏠$32,300Median Home Value▼ 88% below avg
🎓15.7%College Grads▼ 60% below avg
📊29.1%Unemployment▲ 494% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.9% Female 53.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
39%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age55.5 yrs
Avg HH Size1.76
Below Poverty45.4% ▲ 354% above avg
College Grads15.7% ▼ 60% below avg
Unemployment29.1% ▲ 494% above avg
HS Graduate137 (55%)
Some College49 (19.7%)
Associates24 (9.6%)
Bachelors36 (14.5%)
Graduate Degree3 (1.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 55%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 9.6%Bachelors: 14.5%Graduate: 1.2%Edu
HS Grad55.0%
Some College19.7%
Associates9.6%
Bachelors14.5%
Graduate1.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.3%Renter: 13.7%Tenure
Owner86.3%
Renter13.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
70%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$22,250 ▼ 71% below avg
Median Home Value$32,300 ▼ 88% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units227

Income Distribution

Under $25k
56%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
15%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
56%
About Clayhole, KY

Clayhole is a city in Kentucky, located in Breathitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 399 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 55.5 years.

Economically, Clayhole is a lower-income community. The median household income of $22,250 is well below the national average. Approximately 45.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 29.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Clayhole is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $32,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 86.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clayhole is less-educated. 15.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Clayhole
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41317 399 $22,250 $32,300 29.1% 15.7% 86.3%