City

Cromona, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥337Population
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$23,300Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
🎓43.7%College Grads▲ 13% above avg
📊30.5%Unemployment▲ 523% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 73.0% Female 27.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.7%Black: 5.3%Race
White94.7%
Black5.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
31%
45–64
34%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty44.8% ▲ 348% above avg
College Grads43.7% ▲ 13% above avg
Unemployment30.5% ▲ 523% above avg
HS Graduate19 (12.6%)
Associates66 (43.7%)
Bachelors37 (24.5%)
Graduate Degree29 (19.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 12.6%Associates: 43.7%Bachelors: 24.5%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
HS Grad12.6%
Associates43.7%
Bachelors24.5%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 56.5%Renter: 43.5%Tenure
Owner56.5%
Renter43.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
100%

Financials

Median Home Value$23,300 ▼ 92% below avg
Total Housing Units229
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
62%
$75k–$100k
25%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
74%
30–45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1980s–1990s
39%
2000+
61%
About Cromona, KY

Cromona is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 337 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

The real estate market in Cromona is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $23,300, which is well below the national average.

The population of Cromona is well-educated. 43.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.66%).

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

ZIP Codes in Cromona
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.