City

Dayhoit, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥720Population
💰$36,063Median HH Income▼ 53% below avg
🎂21.9Median Age
🏠$44,800Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓19.1%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.8% Female 43.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
30%
18–24
15%
25–44
23%
45–64
20%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age21.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.23
Below Poverty28.6% ▲ 186% above avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate131 (46.3%)
Some College43 (15.2%)
Associates55 (19.4%)
Bachelors54 (19.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.3%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 19.4%Bachelors: 19.1%Edu
HS Grad46.3%
Some College15.2%
Associates19.4%
Bachelors19.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 52.5%Renter: 47.5%Tenure
Owner52.5%
Renter47.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
71%
$50k–$100k
29%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,063 ▼ 53% below avg
Median Home Value$44,800 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$599/mo
Total Housing Units305
Vacant Units82

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
53%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
31%
2000+
57%
About Dayhoit, KY

Dayhoit is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 720 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 21.9 years.

Economically, Dayhoit is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,063 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dayhoit is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $44,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $599 per month.

The population of Dayhoit is less-educated. 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dayhoit
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40824 720 $36,063 $44,800 $599 5.3% 19.1% 52.5%