City

Horse Branch, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,921Population
💰$57,581Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂43.0Median Age
🏠$103,600Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.7% Female 57.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.8%Other: 0.2%Race
White99.8%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma35 (4%)
HS Graduate290 (33.3%)
Some College273 (31.4%)
Associates108 (12.4%)
Bachelors94 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree70 (8%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 33.3%Some College: 31.4%Associates: 12.4%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 8%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad33.3%
Some College31.4%
Associates12.4%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate8.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.5%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.5%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
36%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,581 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$103,600 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,057/mo
Total Housing Units732
Vacant Units88

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
55%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
51%
About Horse Branch, KY

Horse Branch is a city in Kentucky, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,921 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43 years.

Economically, Horse Branch is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,581 is below the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Horse Branch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $103,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,057 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Horse Branch is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.79%).

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

ZIP Codes in Horse Branch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42349 1,921 $57,581 $103,600 $1,057 3.2% 18.9% 86.5%