City

Crab Orchard, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lincoln County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,128Population
💰$53,078Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂37.5Median Age
🏠$136,200Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓19.4%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 61% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.4% Female 44.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 1.9%Other: 1.8%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.2%
Black1.9%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
22%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.92
Below Poverty16.7% ▲ 67% above avg
College Grads19.4% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 61% above avg
No HS Diploma94 (3.4%)
HS Graduate1,386 (49.6%)
Some College427 (15.3%)
Associates347 (12.4%)
Bachelors124 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree417 (14.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 49.6%Some College: 15.3%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 14.9%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad49.6%
Some College15.3%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate14.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.5%Renter: 20.5%Tenure
Owner79.5%
Renter20.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,078 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$136,200 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$670/mo
Total Housing Units1,975
Vacant Units228

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Crab Orchard, KY

Crab Orchard is a city in Kentucky, located in Lincoln County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,128 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.5 years.

Economically, Crab Orchard is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,078 is below the national average. Approximately 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Crab Orchard is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $136,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $670 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Crab Orchard is less-educated. 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.09%).

Crab Orchard, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Crab Orchard
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40419 5,128 $53,078 $136,200 $670 7.9% 19.4% 79.5%