City

Mc Dowell, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,105Population
💰$36,433Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂52.5Median Age
🏠$74,300Median Home Value▼ 73% below avg
🎓22.9%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊19.1%Unemployment▲ 291% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.9% Female 44.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.1%Other: 0.5%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.1%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.22
Below Poverty13.1% ▲ 31% above avg
College Grads22.9% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment19.1% ▲ 291% above avg
HS Graduate294 (48.4%)
Some College49 (8.1%)
Associates125 (20.6%)
Bachelors24 (4%)
Graduate Degree115 (18.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 8.1%Associates: 20.6%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
HS Grad48.4%
Some College8.1%
Associates20.6%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
44%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
9%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,433 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$74,300 ▼ 73% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units592
Vacant Units96

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
52%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Mc Dowell, KY

Mc Dowell is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,105 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 52.5 years.

Economically, Mc Dowell is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,433 is well below the national average. Approximately 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 19.1%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Dowell is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $74,300, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mc Dowell is less-educated. 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mc Dowell
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41647 1,105 $36,433 $74,300 19.1% 22.9% 87.3%