City

Eolia, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥600Population
💰$24,821Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$43,300Median Home Value▼ 84% below avg
🎓15.1%College Grads▼ 61% below avg
📊11.2%Unemployment▲ 129% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.7% Female 40.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.3%Other: 10.7%Race
White89.3%
Other10.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
10%
5–17
10%
18–24
5%
25–44
29%
45–64
29%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty36.8% ▲ 268% above avg
College Grads15.1% ▼ 61% below avg
Unemployment11.2% ▲ 129% above avg
No HS Diploma40 (12.6%)
HS Graduate108 (34%)
Some College118 (37.1%)
Associates4 (1.3%)
Bachelors36 (11.3%)
Graduate Degree12 (3.8%)

Education

No HS: 12.6%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 37.1%Associates: 1.3%Bachelors: 11.3%Graduate: 3.8%Edu
No HS12.6%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College37.1%
Associates1.3%
Bachelors11.3%
Graduate3.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.3%Renter: 14.7%Tenure
Owner85.3%
Renter14.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
59%
$50k–$100k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,821 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$43,300 ▼ 84% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units304
Vacant Units72

Income Distribution

Under $25k
53%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
12%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Eolia, KY

Eolia is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 600 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.4 years.

Economically, Eolia is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,821 is well below the national average. Approximately 36.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Eolia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $43,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eolia is less-educated. 15.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (89.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eolia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40826 600 $24,821 $43,300 11.2% 15.1% 85.3%