City

Keavy, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Laurel County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,824Population
💰$59,500Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂30.8Median Age
🏠$134,900Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓31.3%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊13.7%Unemployment▲ 181% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95%Hispanic: 1.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White95.0%
Hispanic1.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
10%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.32
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads31.3% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment13.7% ▲ 181% above avg
No HS Diploma149 (14.3%)
HS Graduate321 (30.8%)
Some College212 (20.3%)
Associates35 (3.4%)
Bachelors173 (16.6%)
Graduate Degree153 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 14.3%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 3.4%Bachelors: 16.6%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS14.3%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College20.3%
Associates3.4%
Bachelors16.6%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.6%Renter: 13.5%Tenure
Owner86.6%
Renter13.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
28%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
32%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
26%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,500 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$134,900 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$770/mo
Total Housing Units550

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
15%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
3%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Keavy, KY

Keavy is a city in Kentucky, located in Laurel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,824 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.8 years.

Economically, Keavy is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,500 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 13.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Keavy is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $134,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $770 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Keavy is moderately educated. 31.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.01%).

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

ZIP Codes in Keavy
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40737 1,824 $59,500 $134,900 $770 13.7% 31.3% 86.6%