City

Martha, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lawrence County  ·  Kentucky

👥478Population
💰$43,750Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂43.9Median Age
🎓18.0%College Grads▼ 54% below avg
📊25.9%Unemployment▲ 429% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 70.3% Female 29.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
21%
18–24
11%
25–44
12%
45–64
34%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty41.6% ▲ 316% above avg
College Grads18.0% ▼ 54% below avg
Unemployment25.9% ▲ 429% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (18%)
HS Graduate70 (35%)
Some College50 (25%)
Associates8 (4%)
Bachelors7 (3.5%)
Graduate Degree29 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 18%HS Grad: 35%Some College: 25%Associates: 4%Bachelors: 3.5%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS18.0%
HS Grad35.0%
Some College25.0%
Associates4.0%
Bachelors3.5%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.7%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.7%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
57%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
4%
$200k–$300k
8%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,750 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Rent$688/mo
Total Housing Units222
Vacant Units63

Income Distribution

Under $25k
40%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
23%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
29%
Over 45 min
71%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
6%
1980s–1990s
30%
2000+
50%
About Martha, KY

Martha is a city in Kentucky, located in Lawrence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 478 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.9 years.

Economically, Martha is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,750 is below the national average. Approximately 41.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 25.9%, more than double the national average.

The population of Martha is less-educated. 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Martha
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41159 478 $43,750 $688 25.9% 18.0% 83.7%