City

Coalgood, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥148Population
💰$36,797Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🎓6.8%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊24.1%Unemployment▲ 393% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 74.3% Female 25.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.7%Black: 3.4%Other: 10.8%Race
White79.7%
Black3.4%
Other10.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
5%
18–24
14%
25–44
19%
45–64
45%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.22
Below Poverty53.4% ▲ 434% above avg
College Grads6.8% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment24.1% ▲ 393% above avg
HS Graduate9 (12.2%)
Some College21 (28.4%)
Associates39 (52.7%)
Graduate Degree5 (6.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.2%Some College: 28.4%Associates: 52.7%Graduate: 6.8%Edu
HS Grad12.2%
Some College28.4%
Associates52.7%
Graduate6.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.1%Renter: 10.9%Tenure
Owner89.1%
Renter10.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
39%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,797 ▼ 52% below avg
Total Housing Units74
Vacant Units28

Income Distribution

$50k–$75k
64%
Over $200k
36%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
73%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
39%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Coalgood, KY

Coalgood is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 148 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Coalgood is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,797 is well below the national average. Approximately 53.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.1%, more than double the national average.

The population of Coalgood is less-educated. 6.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (79.73%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coalgood
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40818 148 $36,797 24.1% 6.8% 89.1%