City

Lynch, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥782Population
💰$27,102Median HH Income▼ 64% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$55,700Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.5%Unemployment▲ 33% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.3%Black: 8.3%Other: 5.4%Race
White86.3%
Black8.3%
Other5.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
33%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty39.0% ▲ 290% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.5% ▲ 33% above avg
HS Graduate131 (26%)
Some College39 (7.7%)
Associates160 (31.7%)
Bachelors90 (17.9%)
Graduate Degree84 (16.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 26%Some College: 7.7%Associates: 31.7%Bachelors: 17.9%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
HS Grad26.0%
Some College7.7%
Associates31.7%
Bachelors17.9%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.7%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
40%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$27,102 ▼ 64% below avg
Median Home Value$55,700 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units479
Vacant Units176

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
4%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
6%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
2000+
84%
About Lynch, KY

Lynch is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 782 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Lynch is a lower-income community. The median household income of $27,102 is well below the national average. Approximately 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.5%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Lynch is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $55,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lynch is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (86.32%).

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

ZIP Codes in Lynch
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40855 782 $27,102 $55,700 $775 6.5% 34.5% 65.4%