City

Grethel, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,230Population
🎂27.6Median Age
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊16.6%Unemployment▲ 238% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.5%Other: 4.5%Race
White95.5%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
17%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
16%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty51.7% ▲ 417% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment16.6% ▲ 238% above avg
HS Graduate223 (47%)
Some College32 (6.8%)
Associates40 (8.4%)
Bachelors56 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree123 (25.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 47%Some College: 6.8%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 25.9%Edu
HS Grad47.0%
Some College6.8%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate25.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.6%Renter: 33.4%Tenure
Owner66.6%
Renter33.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
55%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
10%

Financials

Total Housing Units505
Vacant Units47

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
3%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
24%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
55%
About Grethel, KY

Grethel is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,230 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.6 years.

The population of Grethel is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.53%).

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

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