City

Isom, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥663Population
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$52,200Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓40.7%College Grads≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 38.3% Female 61.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Race
White99.4%
Hispanic0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
14%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
13%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.07
Below Poverty20.2% ▲ 102% above avg
College Grads40.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (1.8%)
HS Graduate110 (27.8%)
Some College60 (15.2%)
Associates58 (14.6%)
Bachelors95 (24%)
Graduate Degree66 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 27.8%Some College: 15.2%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 24%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad27.8%
Some College15.2%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors24.0%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.7%Renter: 14.3%Tenure
Owner85.7%
Renter14.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
15%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median Home Value$52,200 ▼ 81% below avg
Total Housing Units398
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
2%
2000+
60%
About Isom, KY

Isom is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 663 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

The real estate market in Isom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,200, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Isom is well-educated. 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.4%).

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

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