City

Morehead, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rowan County  ·  Kentucky

👥22,338Population
💰$51,110Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂30.7Median Age
🏠$163,000Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓36.1%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 11% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.0% Female 51.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 1.5%Asian: 1%Other: 1.3%Race
White94.0%
Hispanic2.2%
Black1.5%
Asian1.0%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
22%
25–44
23%
45–64
21%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads36.1% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 11% above avg
No HS Diploma182 (1.6%)
HS Graduate3,641 (31.8%)
Some College1,813 (15.9%)
Associates1,666 (14.6%)
Bachelors1,066 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree3,067 (26.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 26.8%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College15.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate26.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.8%Renter: 37.2%Tenure
Owner62.8%
Renter37.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,110 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$163,000 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$775/mo
Total Housing Units9,497
Vacant Units1,038

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Morehead, KY

Morehead is a city in Kentucky, located in Rowan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,338 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.7 years.

Economically, Morehead is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,110 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Morehead is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $163,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $775 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Morehead is moderately educated. 36.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (94.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Morehead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40351 22,338 $51,110 $163,000 $775 5.4% 36.1% 62.8%