City

Evarts, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,431Population
💰$39,340Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂38.9Median Age
🏠$53,500Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓24.9%College Grads▼ 36% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 150% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.6% Female 55.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 0.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.5%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic0.5%
Black2.6%
Asian0.3%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty24.9% ▲ 149% above avg
College Grads24.9% ▼ 36% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 150% above avg
No HS Diploma25 (1.1%)
HS Graduate892 (37.6%)
Some College576 (24.3%)
Associates286 (12.1%)
Bachelors326 (13.8%)
Graduate Degree265 (11.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 37.6%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 12.1%Bachelors: 13.8%Graduate: 11.2%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad37.6%
Some College24.3%
Associates12.1%
Bachelors13.8%
Graduate11.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.5%Renter: 23.5%Tenure
Owner76.5%
Renter23.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
48%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,340 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$53,500 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$821/mo
Total Housing Units1,826
Vacant Units249

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
59%
About Evarts, KY

Evarts is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,431 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.9 years.

Economically, Evarts is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,340 is below the national average. Approximately 24.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Evarts is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $53,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $821 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Evarts is less-educated. 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Evarts
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40828 4,431 $39,340 $53,500 $821 12.3% 24.9% 76.5%