County

Boyd County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  3 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥52,167Population
💰$61,859Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂42.4Median Age
🏠$139,660Median Home Value▼ 50% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 28% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 2%Asian: 0.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White92.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Black2.0%
Asian0.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty16.8% ▲ 68% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 28% above avg
No HS Diploma325 (0.9%)
HS Graduate11,127 (32.5%)
Some College5,305 (15.5%)
Associates5,448 (15.9%)
Bachelors4,753 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree7,277 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College15.5%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.7%Renter: 29.3%Tenure
Owner70.7%
Renter29.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,859 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$139,659 ▼ 50% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units23,506
Vacant Units2,935

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
55%
About Boyd County, KY

Boyd County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 3 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 52,167 residents. With a median age of 42.38, it is a middle-aged county.

Boyd County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $61,858 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.8% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Boyd County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $139,659 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $826. Homeownership rates are high at 70.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Boyd County are primarily White (92.11%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Boyd County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Boyd County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41101 Ashland 19,331 $53,491 $120,100 $907 6.1% 35.9%
41102 Ashland 20,779 $68,110 $152,900 $790 7.8% 35.3%
41129 Catlettsburg 8,417 $60,438 $152,700 $685 5.5% 33.4%
41168 Rush 3,640 $73,894 $137,800 $928 0.4% 34.4%

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