City

Garrison, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,516Population
💰$36,840Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂45.7Median Age
🏠$68,900Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 106% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.7% Female 45.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.6%Other: 0.4%Race
White99.6%
Other0.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
4%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.66
Below Poverty31.8% ▲ 218% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 106% above avg
No HS Diploma69 (4.7%)
HS Graduate646 (43.9%)
Some College338 (23%)
Associates132 (9%)
Bachelors157 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree130 (8.8%)

Education

No HS: 4.7%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 23%Associates: 9%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
No HS4.7%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College23.0%
Associates9.0%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.7%Renter: 17.3%Tenure
Owner82.7%
Renter17.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
37%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,840 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$68,900 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,051/mo
Total Housing Units1,119
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
38%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
5%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
58%
About Garrison, KY

Garrison is a city in Kentucky, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,516 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.7 years.

Economically, Garrison is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,840 is well below the national average. Approximately 31.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Garrison is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $68,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,051 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Garrison is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Garrison
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41141 2,516 $36,840 $68,900 $1,051 10.1% 19.5% 82.7%