City

Gays Creek, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥668Population
💰$31,534Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂30.0Median Age
🏠$189,000Median Home Value▼ 32% below avg
🎓16.2%College Grads▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
27%
5–17
15%
18–24
3%
25–44
28%
45–64
9%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.0 yrs
Avg HH Size3.59
Below Poverty34.4% ▲ 244% above avg
College Grads16.2% ▼ 58% below avg
HS Graduate161 (51.1%)
Some College50 (15.9%)
Associates53 (16.8%)
Bachelors13 (4.1%)
Graduate Degree38 (12.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 51.1%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 4.1%Graduate: 12.1%Edu
HS Grad51.1%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors4.1%
Graduate12.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.1%Renter: 19.9%Tenure
Owner80.1%
Renter19.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
30%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,534 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$189,000 ▼ 32% below avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units186

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
35%
$50k–$75k
7%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
7%
15–30 min
57%
30–45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
30%
1960s–1970s
5%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Gays Creek, KY

Gays Creek is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 668 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30 years.

Economically, Gays Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,534 is well below the national average. Approximately 34.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gays Creek is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $189,000, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gays Creek is less-educated. 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gays Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41745 668 $31,534 $189,000 0.0% 16.2% 80.1%