City

Flatwoods, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenup County  ·  Kentucky

👥8,258Population
💰$59,550Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂44.6Median Age
🏠$109,900Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓30.8%College Grads▼ 20% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 1.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads30.8% ▼ 20% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.9%)
HS Graduate1,935 (36.3%)
Some College823 (15.4%)
Associates881 (16.5%)
Bachelors802 (15%)
Graduate Degree841 (15.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 36.3%Some College: 15.4%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 15%Graduate: 15.8%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad36.3%
Some College15.4%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors15.0%
Graduate15.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.6%Renter: 20.4%Tenure
Owner79.6%
Renter20.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,550 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$109,900 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$914/mo
Total Housing Units3,576
Vacant Units232

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
53%
About Flatwoods, KY

Flatwoods is a city in Kentucky, located in Greenup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,258 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.6 years.

Economically, Flatwoods is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,550 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Flatwoods is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $109,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $914 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Flatwoods is moderately educated. 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Flatwoods
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41139 8,258 $59,550 $109,900 $914 5.5% 30.8% 79.6%