City

Olive Hill, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Carter County  ·  Kentucky

👥12,372Population
💰$53,777Median HH Income▼ 30% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$102,900Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓28.8%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 0%Other: 2.1%Race
White96.2%
Hispanic1.5%
Black0.0%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
18%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.54
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads28.8% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma145 (2%)
HS Graduate2,713 (37.2%)
Some College1,366 (18.7%)
Associates963 (13.2%)
Bachelors786 (10.8%)
Graduate Degree1,315 (18%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 18.7%Associates: 13.2%Bachelors: 10.8%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College18.7%
Associates13.2%
Bachelors10.8%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.2%Renter: 16.8%Tenure
Owner83.2%
Renter16.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$53,777 ▼ 30% below avg
Median Home Value$102,900 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$588/mo
Total Housing Units5,953
Vacant Units1,089

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
21%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
55%
About Olive Hill, KY

Olive Hill is a city in Kentucky, located in Carter County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,372 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Olive Hill is a working-class community. The median household income of $53,777 is below the national average. Approximately 19.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Olive Hill is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $588 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Olive Hill is moderately educated. 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.18%).

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

ZIP Codes in Olive Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41164 12,372 $53,777 $102,900 $588 4.5% 28.8% 83.2%