City

Jackhorn, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥261Population
💰$50,893Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂60.2Median Age
🏠$52,100Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓14.7%College Grads▼ 62% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 66% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.9% Female 47.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.7%Asian: 2.3%Race
White97.7%
Asian2.3%

Age Breakdown

5–17
5%
18–24
11%
25–44
13%
45–64
35%
65+
20%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 43% below avg
College Grads14.7% ▼ 62% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 66% above avg
HS Graduate92 (46.5%)
Some College35 (17.7%)
Associates42 (21.2%)
Bachelors10 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree19 (9.6%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 17.7%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 9.6%Edu
HS Grad46.5%
Some College17.7%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate9.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.1%Renter: 13.9%Tenure
Owner86.1%
Renter13.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
46%
$50k–$100k
47%
$200k–$300k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,893 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$52,100 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units167
Vacant Units52

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Jackhorn, KY

Jackhorn is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 261 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.2 years.

Economically, Jackhorn is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,893 is below the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Jackhorn 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 86.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jackhorn is less-educated. 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.7%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jackhorn
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41825 261 $50,893 $52,100 8.1% 14.7% 86.1%