City

Greenup, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenup County  ·  Kentucky

👥8,457Population
💰$57,782Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂48.5Median Age
🏠$130,000Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.8%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.8%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.1%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
21%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty13.2% ▲ 32% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.8%)
HS Graduate2,123 (37.1%)
Some College1,090 (19%)
Associates675 (11.8%)
Bachelors906 (15.8%)
Graduate Degree888 (15.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.1%Some College: 19%Associates: 11.8%Bachelors: 15.8%Graduate: 15.5%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.1%
Some College19.0%
Associates11.8%
Bachelors15.8%
Graduate15.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.3%Renter: 16.7%Tenure
Owner83.3%
Renter16.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,782 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$130,000 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$843/mo
Total Housing Units3,951
Vacant Units466

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Greenup, KY

Greenup is a city in Kentucky, located in Greenup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,457 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.5 years.

Economically, Greenup is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,782 is below the national average. Approximately 13.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Greenup is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,000, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $843 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Greenup is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Greenup
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41144 8,457 $57,782 $130,000 $843 4.9% 31.3% 83.3%