City

Oil Springs, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kentucky

👥867Population
💰$45,769Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂34.5Median Age
🏠$58,400Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓31.8%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊6.2%Unemployment▲ 27% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.5% Female 40.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Other: 2.7%Race
White97.4%
Other2.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
21%
18–24
12%
25–44
29%
45–64
20%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.93
Below Poverty36.7% ▲ 267% above avg
College Grads31.8% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment6.2% ▲ 27% above avg
HS Graduate208 (39.5%)
Some College68 (12.9%)
Associates83 (15.8%)
Bachelors57 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree110 (20.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.5%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 15.8%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 20.9%Edu
HS Grad39.5%
Some College12.9%
Associates15.8%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate20.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 49.3%Renter: 50.7%Tenure
Owner49.3%
Renter50.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
20%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,769 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$58,400 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$853/mo
Total Housing Units411
Vacant Units115

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
36%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
50%
About Oil Springs, KY

Oil Springs is a city in Kentucky, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 867 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.5 years.

Economically, Oil Springs is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,769 is below the national average. Approximately 36.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Oil Springs is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $853 per month.

The population of Oil Springs is moderately educated. 31.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.35%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oil Springs
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41238 867 $45,769 $58,400 $853 6.2% 31.8% 49.3%