City

Mayking, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥943Population
💰$66,210Median HH Income▼ 13% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$110,600Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓22.3%College Grads▼ 43% below avg
📊8.7%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 57.2% Female 42.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
14%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.14
Below Poverty18.9% ▲ 89% above avg
College Grads22.3% ▼ 43% below avg
Unemployment8.7% ▲ 79% above avg
HS Graduate259 (45%)
Some College87 (15.1%)
Associates101 (17.6%)
Bachelors24 (4.2%)
Graduate Degree104 (18.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 45%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 17.6%Bachelors: 4.2%Graduate: 18.1%Edu
HS Grad45.0%
Some College15.1%
Associates17.6%
Bachelors4.2%
Graduate18.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,210 ▼ 13% below avg
Median Home Value$110,600 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units330
Vacant Units30

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
20%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
72%
Walked
28%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
44%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Mayking, KY

Mayking is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 943 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Mayking is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $66,210 is near the national average. Approximately 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mayking is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,600, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mayking is less-educated. 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mayking
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41837 943 $66,210 $110,600 8.7% 22.3% 87.3%