City

Emerson, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Kentucky

👥359Population
🎂33.8Median Age
🏠$91,500Median Home Value▼ 67% below avg
🎓24.4%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78%Other: 22%Race
White78.0%
Other22.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
28%
25–44
23%
45–64
31%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty9.5% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.4% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma3 (1.4%)
HS Graduate134 (61.8%)
Some College23 (10.6%)
Associates4 (1.8%)
Bachelors14 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree39 (18%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 61.8%Some College: 10.6%Associates: 1.8%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad61.8%
Some College10.6%
Associates1.8%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.7%Renter: 36.3%Tenure
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
53%
$100k–$150k
20%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median Home Value$91,500 ▼ 67% below avg
Total Housing Units131
Vacant Units7

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
44%
$75k–$100k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
80%
Work From Home
20%

Commute Time

15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Emerson, KY

Emerson is a city in Kentucky, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 359 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

The real estate market in Emerson is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $91,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 63.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Emerson is less-educated. 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (77.99%).

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

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