City

Ermine, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥722Population
💰$24,172Median HH Income▼ 68% below avg
🎂38.0Median Age
🏠$77,700Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓12.6%College Grads▼ 68% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 64.1% Female 35.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.1%Other: 3.5%Race
White96.1%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
2%
25–44
48%
45–64
15%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.23
Below Poverty29.2% ▲ 192% above avg
College Grads12.6% ▼ 68% below avg
HS Graduate103 (22.3%)
Some College34 (7.4%)
Associates266 (57.7%)
Bachelors25 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree33 (7.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 22.3%Some College: 7.4%Associates: 57.7%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 7.2%Edu
HS Grad22.3%
Some College7.4%
Associates57.7%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate7.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 31.2%Renter: 68.8%Tenure
Owner31.2%
Renter68.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
61%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$24,172 ▼ 68% below avg
Median Home Value$77,700 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units424
Vacant Units100

Income Distribution

Under $25k
65%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
1%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
71%
15–30 min
13%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
16%
1960s–1970s
22%
2000+
61%
About Ermine, KY

Ermine is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 722 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38 years.

Economically, Ermine is a lower-income community. The median household income of $24,172 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Ermine is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $77,700, which is well below the national average. At 31.2% owner-occupied, renters make up the majority — common in urban or college-town settings.

The population of Ermine is less-educated. 12.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.12%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ermine
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41815 722 $24,172 $77,700 0.0% 12.6% 31.2%