County

Owsley County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥4,581Population
💰$36,690Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$90,633Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓19.2%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 130% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.1%Other: 4.5%Race
White94.1%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
21%
45–64
32%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.16
Below Poverty24.0% ▲ 140% above avg
College Grads19.2% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 130% above avg
No HS Diploma133 (4.9%)
HS Graduate1,283 (47.2%)
Some College323 (11.9%)
Associates452 (16.6%)
Bachelors89 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree439 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 4.9%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS4.9%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College11.9%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.8%Renter: 27.2%Tenure
Owner72.8%
Renter27.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
31%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,690 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$90,633 ▼ 67% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$540/mo
Total Housing Units2,308
Vacant Units587

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Owsley County, KY

Owsley County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 4,581 residents. With a median age of 42.92, it is a middle-aged county.

Owsley County has a lower-income economic profile. The median household income of $36,690 is well below the national average. Unemployment stands at 11.2%, more than double the national average. The poverty rate of 24.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Owsley County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $90,633 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $540. Homeownership rates are high at 72.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Owsley County are primarily White (94.11%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Owsley County, KY is a lower-income area in Kentucky. The 4 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 Owsley County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41314 Booneville 4,483 $37,111 $92,000 $540 9.8% 19.7%
41364 Ricetown 76 $11,875 $9,999 — 100.0% 0.0%

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