City

Gordon, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥271Population
🎂59.9Median Age
🏠$63,000Median Home Value▼ 77% below avg
🎓36.8%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
25–44
6%
45–64
52%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.38
Below Poverty15.1% ▲ 51% above avg
College Grads36.8% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate26 (13.5%)
Some College61 (31.6%)
Associates35 (18.1%)
Bachelors14 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree57 (29.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 13.5%Some College: 31.6%Associates: 18.1%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 29.5%Edu
HS Grad13.5%
Some College31.6%
Associates18.1%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate29.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
44%
$50k–$100k
56%

Financials

Median Home Value$63,000 ▼ 77% below avg
Total Housing Units175
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$75k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

30–45 min
98%
Over 45 min
2%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
50%
About Gordon, KY

Gordon is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 271 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59.9 years.

The real estate market in Gordon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $63,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gordon is moderately educated. 36.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gordon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.