County

Greenup County, KY

7 ZIP codes  ·  7 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥32,750Population
💰$58,319Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🏠$128,846Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 19% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.2%Other: 2.5%Race
White95.7%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.9%
Asian0.2%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.40
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 19% above avg
No HS Diploma223 (1%)
HS Graduate7,930 (37.2%)
Some College3,609 (16.9%)
Associates2,997 (14.1%)
Bachelors2,958 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree3,607 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 16.9%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College16.9%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,319 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$128,845 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$828/mo
Total Housing Units15,041
Vacant Units1,569

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Greenup County, KY

Greenup County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 7 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 32,750 residents. With a median age of 43.86, it is a middle-aged county.

Greenup County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $58,319 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.8%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 15.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Greenup County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $128,845 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $828. Homeownership rates are high at 79.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Greenup County are primarily White (95.68%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Greenup County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 7 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 Greenup County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41121 Argillite 2,170 $48,717 $127,800 3.1% 18.3%
41139 Flatwoods 8,258 $59,550 $109,900 $914 5.5% 30.8%
41144 Greenup 8,457 $57,782 $130,000 $843 4.9% 31.3%
41169 Russell 5,527 $66,114 $169,900 $807 5.6% 41.5%
41174 South Portsmouth 913 $72,917 $179,500 $616 5.0% 19.5%
41175 South Shore 5,612 $48,681 $110,800 $719 10.2% 28.7%
41183 Worthington 1,813 $65,432 $116,200 $876 2.7% 22.7%