City

Lost Creek, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Breathitt County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,220Population
💰$34,223Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂36.1Median Age
🏠$23,200Median Home Value▼ 92% below avg
🎓25.4%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊12.3%Unemployment▲ 152% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.5% Female 57.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.5%Hispanic: 1.3%Black: 0.7%Other: 0.5%Race
White97.5%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.7%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
12%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty37.3% ▲ 273% above avg
College Grads25.4% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment12.3% ▲ 152% above avg
HS Graduate356 (52.7%)
Some College44 (6.5%)
Associates104 (15.4%)
Bachelors44 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree128 (18.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 52.7%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
HS Grad52.7%
Some College6.5%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.3%Renter: 30.7%Tenure
Owner69.3%
Renter30.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
63%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,223 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$23,200 ▼ 92% below avg
Home/Income Ratio0.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$526/mo
Total Housing Units540
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
27%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Lost Creek, KY

Lost Creek is a city in Kentucky, located in Breathitt County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,220 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.1 years.

Economically, Lost Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,223 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.3%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Lost Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $23,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $526 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lost Creek is moderately educated. 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.54%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lost Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41348 1,220 $34,223 $23,200 $526 12.3% 25.4% 69.3%