City

Cranks, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥55Population
💰$18,200Median HH Income▼ 76% below avg
🎂68.2Median Age
🏠$22,000Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 34.6% Female 65.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
35%
45–64
15%
65+
51%

Key Indicators

Median Age68.2 yrs
Avg HH Size1.53
Below Poverty54.6% ▲ 446% above avg
HS Graduate33 (91.7%)
Some College3 (8.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 91.7%Some College: 8.3%Edu
HS Grad91.7%
Some College8.3%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
92%
$50k–$100k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$18,200 ▼ 76% below avg
Median Home Value$22,000 ▼ 92% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units101
Vacant Units65

Income Distribution

Under $25k
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
46%
2000+
50%
About Cranks, KY

Cranks is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 55 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 68.2 years.

Economically, Cranks is a lower-income community. The median household income of $18,200 is well below the national average. Approximately 54.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Cranks is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $22,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

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

ZIP Codes in Cranks
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40820 55 $18,200 $22,000 0.0% 100.0%