Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 24.1% ▲ 141% above avg |
| College Grads | 28.1% ▼ 28% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.3% ▲ 29% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 846 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 13,492 (40.2%) |
| Some College | 4,602 (13.7%) |
| Associates | 5,209 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 3,234 (9.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,212 (18.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,199 ▼ 42% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $118,876 ▼ 57% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $814/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 28,335 |
| Vacant Units | 4,421 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Pike County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 41 ZIP codes spanning 40 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 56,169 residents. With a median age of 42.59, it is a middle-aged county.
Pike County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $44,198 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.3%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 24.1% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.
Housing in Pike County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $118,876 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $814. Homeownership rates are high at 75.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Pike County are primarily White (94.54%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Pike County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 41 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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41512 | Ashcamp | 540 | $45,042 | $114,900 | — | 24.5% | 30.9% |
| 41513 | Belcher | 393 | $51,295 | $67,000 | — | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| 41514 | Belfry | 2,590 | $35,515 | $84,000 | $629 | 12.4% | 21.7% |
| 41519 | Canada | 915 | $36,333 | $95,300 | — | 0.0% | 24.4% |
| 41522 | Elkhorn City | 4,847 | $41,010 | $88,800 | $803 | 5.3% | 18.7% |
| 41524 | Fedscreek | 252 | $24,485 | $68,700 | — | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| 41527 | Forest Hills | 594 | $59,453 | $167,600 | — | 0.0% | 39.9% |
| 41531 | Hardy | 1,070 | $38,405 | $93,400 | $581 | 2.8% | 21.4% |
| 41538 | Jonancy | 350 | $83,906 | $146,200 | — | 10.9% | 9.0% |
| 41539 | Kimper | 1,486 | $58,160 | $60,700 | $583 | 2.2% | 36.8% |
| 41540 | Lick Creek | 323 | $60,444 | — | — | 0.0% | 26.5% |
| 41543 | Mc Andrews | 460 | $18,472 | — | — | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| 41544 | Mc Carr | 455 | $35,091 | $84,800 | — | 4.1% | 16.0% |
| 41548 | Mouthcard | 1,076 | $24,442 | $82,000 | — | 12.7% | 10.7% |
| 41553 | Phelps | 2,324 | $44,250 | $113,900 | — | 21.5% | 20.8% |
| 41501 | Pikeville | 23,272 | $44,719 | $147,000 | $873 | 4.9% | 38.1% |
| 41555 | Pinsonfork | 1,017 | $67,115 | $58,200 | — | 5.6% | 15.8% |
| 41557 | Raccoon | 2,026 | $40,313 | $141,700 | — | 6.1% | 18.9% |
| 41558 | Ransom | 892 | $68,681 | $78,300 | $785 | 7.7% | 17.6% |
| 41559 | Regina | 264 | $28,822 | $180,500 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| 41562 | Shelbiana | 1,779 | $40,625 | $87,700 | $747 | 5.9% | 15.0% |
| 41564 | Sidney | 523 | $56,182 | $80,900 | — | 0.0% | 35.9% |
| 41503 | South Williamson | 301 | $116,027 | $167,400 | — | 0.0% | 24.8% |
| 41568 | Stopover | 811 | $29,967 | — | — | 4.8% | 15.8% |
| 41571 | Varney | 563 | $43,839 | — | — | 24.5% | 3.9% |
| 41572 | Virgie | 3,266 | $39,950 | $93,700 | $846 | 2.3% | 22.6% |