City

Jeremiah, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥855Population
💰$37,411Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂48.8Median Age
🏠$71,100Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 49% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.2% Female 57.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
10%
18–24
19%
25–44
17%
45–64
37%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty5.3% ▼ 47% below avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 49% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 122% above avg
No HS Diploma21 (3.7%)
HS Graduate296 (52.3%)
Some College31 (5.5%)
Associates107 (18.9%)
Graduate Degree111 (19.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.7%HS Grad: 52.3%Some College: 5.5%Associates: 18.9%Graduate: 19.6%Edu
No HS3.7%
HS Grad52.3%
Some College5.5%
Associates18.9%
Graduate19.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.3%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.3%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
52%
$100k–$150k
9%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,411 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$71,100 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units313

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
19%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
52%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
50%
About Jeremiah, KY

Jeremiah is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 855 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.8 years.

Economically, Jeremiah is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,411 is well below the national average. Approximately 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Jeremiah is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,100, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jeremiah is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jeremiah
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41826 855 $37,411 $71,100 10.9% 19.6% 92.3%