City

Lily, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Laurel County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,954Population
💰$60,824Median HH Income▼ 20% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓19.6%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 24% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 3%Race
White93.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
23%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
31%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.98
Below Poverty21.2% ▲ 112% above avg
College Grads19.6% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 24% below avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.5%)
HS Graduate753 (35.5%)
Some College620 (29.2%)
Associates324 (15.3%)
Bachelors145 (6.8%)
Graduate Degree270 (12.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 29.2%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 6.8%Graduate: 12.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College29.2%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors6.8%
Graduate12.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 63.6%Renter: 36.4%Tenure
Owner63.6%
Renter36.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
37%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,824 ▼ 20% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units1,358
Vacant Units31

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Lily, KY

Lily is a city in Kentucky, located in Laurel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,954 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Lily is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,824 is below the national average. Approximately 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Lily is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 63.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lily is less-educated. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lily
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40740 3,954 $60,824 $124,200 $773 3.7% 19.6% 63.6%