City

Manchester, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Clay County  ·  Kentucky

👥17,390Population
💰$39,694Median HH Income▼ 48% below avg
🎂40.9Median Age
🏠$95,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓27.8%College Grads▼ 28% below avg
📊11.0%Unemployment▲ 126% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.9% Female 48.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.5%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 5%Asian: 0%Other: 3%Race
White90.5%
Hispanic1.4%
Black5.0%
Asian0.0%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
29%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty30.8% ▲ 208% above avg
College Grads27.8% ▼ 28% below avg
Unemployment11.0% ▲ 126% above avg
No HS Diploma203 (2.1%)
HS Graduate3,712 (38.3%)
Some College1,868 (19.3%)
Associates1,217 (12.6%)
Bachelors623 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree2,072 (21.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 19.3%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 21.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College19.3%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate21.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.5%Renter: 21.5%Tenure
Owner78.5%
Renter21.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$39,694 ▼ 48% below avg
Median Home Value$95,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units7,385
Vacant Units1,134

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
37%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Manchester, KY

Manchester is a city in Kentucky, located in Clay County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,390 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.9 years.

Economically, Manchester is a lower-income community. The median household income of $39,694 is below the national average. Approximately 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 11.0%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Manchester is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Manchester is moderately educated. 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.5%).

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

ZIP Codes in Manchester
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40962 17,390 $39,694 $95,100 $713 11.0% 27.8% 78.5%