City

Gunlock, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Magoffin County  ·  Kentucky

👥516Population
💰$25,455Median HH Income▼ 67% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$50,700Median Home Value▼ 82% below avg
🎓4.2%College Grads▼ 89% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.2% Female 43.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Other: 0.8%Race
White99.2%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
17%
18–24
3%
25–44
16%
45–64
40%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.24
Below Poverty30.6% ▲ 206% above avg
College Grads4.2% ▼ 89% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
No HS Diploma4 (1.4%)
HS Graduate167 (58.6%)
Some College93 (32.6%)
Associates9 (3.2%)
Bachelors5 (1.8%)
Graduate Degree7 (2.5%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 58.6%Some College: 32.6%Associates: 3.2%Bachelors: 1.8%Graduate: 2.5%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad58.6%
Some College32.6%
Associates3.2%
Bachelors1.8%
Graduate2.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.5%Renter: 36.5%Tenure
Owner63.5%
Renter36.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$25,455 ▼ 67% below avg
Median Home Value$50,700 ▼ 82% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units265
Vacant Units35

Income Distribution

Under $25k
54%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
59%
About Gunlock, KY

Gunlock is a city in Kentucky, located in Magoffin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 516 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Gunlock is a lower-income community. The median household income of $25,455 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Gunlock is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $50,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 63.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gunlock is less-educated. 4.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.22%).

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

ZIP Codes in Gunlock
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41632 516 $25,455 $50,700 9.4% 4.2% 63.5%