County

Elliott County, KY

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥5,071Population
💰$39,780Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$103,167Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓13.7%College Grads▼ 65% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 56% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 58.9% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 4.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White92.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black4.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
31%
45–64
24%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.74
Below Poverty24.4% ▲ 144% above avg
College Grads13.7% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 56% above avg
No HS Diploma81 (2.7%)
HS Graduate1,349 (44.7%)
Some College762 (25.2%)
Associates415 (13.7%)
Bachelors228 (7.5%)
Graduate Degree186 (6.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 44.7%Some College: 25.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 7.5%Graduate: 6.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad44.7%
Some College25.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors7.5%
Graduate6.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.5%Renter: 16.5%Tenure
Owner83.5%
Renter16.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,780 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$103,166 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$381/mo
Total Housing Units2,021
Vacant Units607

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
57%
About Elliott County, KY

Elliott County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 5,071 residents. With a median age of 42.33, it is a middle-aged county.

Elliott County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $39,779 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 7.7%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.4% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Elliott County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $103,166 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $381. Homeownership rates are high at 83.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Elliott County are primarily White (92.4%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Elliott County, KY is a lower-income area in Kentucky. The 2 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 Elliott County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41149 Isonville 485 $50,833 $135,000 — 50.0% 11.6%
41171 Sandy Hook 4,586 $38,611 $99,800 $381 3.2% 13.9%

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