City

Neon, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Letcher County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,064Population
💰$56,786Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$56,400Median Home Value▼ 80% below avg
🎓36.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 92.8%Hispanic: 3%Black: 3.3%Asian: 0.3%Other: 0.7%Race
White92.8%
Hispanic3.0%
Black3.3%
Asian0.3%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
14%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
36%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size3.01
Below Poverty9.2% ▼ 8% below avg
College Grads36.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
HS Graduate237 (41.7%)
Some College50 (8.8%)
Associates73 (12.8%)
Bachelors129 (22.7%)
Graduate Degree80 (14.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 41.7%Some College: 8.8%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 22.7%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
HS Grad41.7%
Some College8.8%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors22.7%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,786 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$56,400 ▼ 80% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$679/mo
Total Housing Units474
Vacant Units120

Income Distribution

Under $25k
25%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
67%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
66%
About Neon, KY

Neon is a city in Kentucky, located in Letcher County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,064 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Neon is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,786 is below the national average. Approximately 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 0.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Neon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $56,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $679 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Neon is moderately educated. 36.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (92.76%).

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

ZIP Codes in Neon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41840 1,064 $56,786 $56,400 $679 0.7% 36.7% 82.2%