City

Letcher, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥295Population
💰$41,328Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂33.8Median Age
🎓14.1%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.1% Female 55.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
16%
5–17
13%
18–24
4%
25–44
20%
45–64
31%
65+
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty8.5% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads14.1% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate70 (35.2%)
Some College7 (3.5%)
Associates94 (47.2%)
Graduate Degree28 (14.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 35.2%Some College: 3.5%Associates: 47.2%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
HS Grad35.2%
Some College3.5%
Associates47.2%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 34.2%Renter: 65.8%Tenure
Owner34.2%
Renter65.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
18%
$200k–$300k
48%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,328 ▼ 46% below avg
Total Housing Units179
Vacant Units62

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
45%
$50k–$75k
16%
$100k–$150k
27%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
30–45 min
41%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
41%
1980s–1990s
9%
2000+
50%
About Letcher, KY

Letcher is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 295 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.8 years.

Economically, Letcher is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,328 is below the national average. Approximately 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

The population of Letcher is less-educated. 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Letcher
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41832 295 $41,328 0.0% 14.1% 34.2%