City

Coldiron, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥632Population
💰$31,321Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂52.6Median Age
🏠$91,600Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓7.7%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.6% Female 39.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.6%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
8%
45–64
37%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.15
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads7.7% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate154 (44%)
Some College87 (24.9%)
Associates82 (23.4%)
Bachelors16 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree11 (3.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 44%Some College: 24.9%Associates: 23.4%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 3.1%Edu
HS Grad44.0%
Some College24.9%
Associates23.4%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate3.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 89.5%Renter: 10.5%Tenure
Owner89.5%
Renter10.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
27%
$200k–$300k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,321 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$91,600 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units399
Vacant Units105

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
70%
30–45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
53%
About Coldiron, KY

Coldiron is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 632 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.6 years.

Economically, Coldiron is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,321 is well below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Coldiron is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 89.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coldiron is less-educated. 7.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.61%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coldiron
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40819 632 $31,321 $91,600 5.1% 7.7% 89.5%