City

Elk Horn, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Taylor County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,797Population
💰$77,727Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂29.2Median Age
🏠$142,300Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓14.4%College Grads▼ 63% below avg
📊0.4%Unemployment▼ 91% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.0% Female 56.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 1%Race
White97.4%
Asian1.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
24%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
22%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.91
Below Poverty26.1% ▲ 161% above avg
College Grads14.4% ▼ 63% below avg
Unemployment0.4% ▼ 91% below avg
HS Graduate332 (37.6%)
Some College137 (15.5%)
Associates286 (32.4%)
Bachelors59 (6.7%)
Graduate Degree68 (7.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 15.5%Associates: 32.4%Bachelors: 6.7%Graduate: 7.7%Edu
HS Grad37.6%
Some College15.5%
Associates32.4%
Bachelors6.7%
Graduate7.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$77,727 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$142,300 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units677
Vacant Units59

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
38%
$150k–$200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
55%
About Elk Horn, KY

Elk Horn is a city in Kentucky, located in Taylor County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,797 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.2 years.

Economically, Elk Horn is a middle-income community. The median household income of $77,727 is near the national average. Approximately 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Elk Horn is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,300, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elk Horn is less-educated. 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.38%).

Elk Horn, KY offers residents above-average earning potential within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Elk Horn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42733 1,797 $77,727 $142,300 0.4% 14.4% 78.0%