City

Essie, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Leslie County  ·  Kentucky

👥993Population
💰$50,991Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$84,800Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓23.1%College Grads▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.5% Female 48.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
11%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
48%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty6.3% ▼ 37% below avg
College Grads23.1% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma81 (11.8%)
HS Graduate324 (47.2%)
Some College68 (9.9%)
Associates55 (8%)
Bachelors151 (22%)
Graduate Degree8 (1.2%)

Education

No HS: 11.8%HS Grad: 47.2%Some College: 9.9%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 22%Graduate: 1.2%Edu
No HS11.8%
HS Grad47.2%
Some College9.9%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors22.0%
Graduate1.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
23%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
40%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,991 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$84,800 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units416
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
3%
Over 45 min
66%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
61%
About Essie, KY

Essie is a city in Kentucky, located in Leslie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 993 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Essie is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,991 is below the national average. Approximately 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Essie is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Essie is less-educated. 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Essie
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40827 993 $50,991 $84,800 0.0% 23.1% 61.3%