City

Pathfork, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥801Population
💰$45,575Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂47.5Median Age
🏠$52,500Median Home Value▼ 81% below avg
🎓39.7%College Grads≈ Avg
📊7.2%Unemployment▲ 47% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.6% Female 47.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.8%Other: 3.3%Race
White96.8%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
28%
18–24
1%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty21.1% ▲ 111% above avg
College Grads39.7% ≈ Avg
Unemployment7.2% ▲ 47% above avg
HS Graduate65 (15.9%)
Some College171 (41.9%)
Associates10 (2.5%)
Bachelors18 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree144 (35.3%)

Education

HS Grad: 15.9%Some College: 41.9%Associates: 2.5%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 35.3%Edu
HS Grad15.9%
Some College41.9%
Associates2.5%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate35.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.3%Renter: 17.7%Tenure
Owner82.3%
Renter17.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
49%
$50k–$100k
41%
$100k–$150k
10%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,575 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$52,500 ▼ 81% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units368
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
42%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
1%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
58%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
57%
About Pathfork, KY

Pathfork is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 801 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.5 years.

Economically, Pathfork is a working-class community. The median household income of $45,575 is below the national average. Approximately 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.2%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Pathfork is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $52,500, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 82.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pathfork is moderately educated. 39.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (96.75%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pathfork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40863 801 $45,575 $52,500 7.2% 39.7% 82.3%