City

Helton, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Leslie County  ·  Kentucky

👥490Population
💰$54,330Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂51.5Median Age
🏠$71,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓1.6%College Grads▼ 96% below avg
📊19.9%Unemployment▲ 307% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Black: 3.7%Race
White96.3%
Black3.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
8%
18–24
6%
25–44
27%
45–64
39%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads1.6% ▼ 96% below avg
Unemployment19.9% ▲ 307% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.8%)
HS Graduate220 (56.8%)
Some College131 (33.9%)
Associates27 (7%)
Graduate Degree6 (1.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 56.8%Some College: 33.9%Associates: 7%Graduate: 1.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad56.8%
Some College33.9%
Associates7.0%
Graduate1.6%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,330 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$71,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units228
Vacant Units53

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
31%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
52%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
32%
2000+
50%
About Helton, KY

Helton is a city in Kentucky, located in Leslie County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 490 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.5 years.

Economically, Helton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,330 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Helton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Helton is less-educated. 1.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.33%).

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

ZIP Codes in Helton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40840 490 $54,330 $71,500 19.9% 1.6% 100.0%