City

Drift, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥314Population
🎂58.7Median Age
🏠$82,600Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.1% Female 44.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.1%Asian: 16.9%Race
White83.1%
Asian16.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
50%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age58.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.74
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
HS Graduate81 (30.1%)
Some College41 (15.2%)
Associates33 (12.3%)
Bachelors9 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree105 (39%)

Education

HS Grad: 30.1%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 39%Edu
HS Grad30.1%
Some College15.2%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate39.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.3%Renter: 41.7%Tenure
Owner58.3%
Renter41.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
11%
$200k–$300k
24%

Financials

Median Home Value$82,600 ▼ 70% below avg
Median Rent$956/mo
Total Housing Units255
Vacant Units75

Income Distribution

Under $25k
44%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
14%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
35%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
62%
About Drift, KY

Drift is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 314 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 58.7 years.

The real estate market in Drift is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $82,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $956 per month.

The population of Drift is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (83.12%).

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

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