City

Gulston, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥255Population
💰$25,536Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂64.1Median Age
🏠$52,100Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓52.4%College Grads▲ 35% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 65.1% Female 34.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

5–17
11%
18–24
23%
25–44
11%
45–64
8%
65+
46%

Key Indicators

Median Age64.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty49.4% ▲ 394% above avg
College Grads52.4% ▲ 35% above avg
Some College10 (47.6%)
Graduate Degree11 (52.4%)

Education

Some College: 47.6%Graduate: 52.4%Edu
Some College47.6%
Graduate52.4%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
39%
$50k–$100k
49%
$150k–$200k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,536 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$52,100 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units134
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
39%
$25k–$50k
49%
$50k–$75k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
100%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1960s–1970s
41%
2000+
53%
About Gulston, KY

Gulston is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 255 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 64.1 years.

Economically, Gulston is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,536 is well below the national average. Approximately 49.4% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Gulston is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gulston is well-educated. 52.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gulston
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40830 255 $25,536 $52,100 0.0% 52.4% 100.0%