City

Middlesboro, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Kentucky

👥11,698Population
💰$30,980Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂41.1Median Age
🏠$84,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊12.5%Unemployment▲ 155% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.1% Female 48.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.9%Hispanic: 1.1%Black: 3.4%Asian: 0.3%Other: 4%Race
White90.9%
Hispanic1.1%
Black3.4%
Asian0.3%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty29.4% ▲ 194% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment12.5% ▲ 155% above avg
No HS Diploma122 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,526 (36.7%)
Some College710 (10.3%)
Associates1,545 (22.4%)
Bachelors761 (11%)
Graduate Degree1,225 (17.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 10.3%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 17.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College10.3%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate17.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 57%Renter: 43%Tenure
Owner57.0%
Renter43.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$30,980 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$84,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$664/mo
Total Housing Units6,047
Vacant Units1,074

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
58%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Middlesboro, KY

Middlesboro is a city in Kentucky, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,698 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.1 years.

Economically, Middlesboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $30,980 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Middlesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $664 per month.

The population of Middlesboro is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.86%).

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

ZIP Codes in Middlesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40965 11,698 $30,980 $84,500 $664 12.5% 28.8% 57.0%