City

Phelps, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,324Population
💰$44,250Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂39.0Median Age
🏠$113,900Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓20.8%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊21.5%Unemployment▲ 340% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 55.2% Female 44.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.9%Black: 0.4%Other: 1.6%Race
White97.9%
Black0.4%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
5%
25–44
19%
45–64
23%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.77
Below Poverty11.2% ▲ 12% above avg
College Grads20.8% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment21.5% ▲ 340% above avg
No HS Diploma62 (5.4%)
HS Graduate552 (48.3%)
Some College149 (13%)
Associates141 (12.3%)
Bachelors9 (0.8%)
Graduate Degree229 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 5.4%HS Grad: 48.3%Some College: 13%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 0.8%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS5.4%
HS Grad48.3%
Some College13.0%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors0.8%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 94.5%Renter: 5.5%Tenure
Owner94.5%
Renter5.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,250 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$113,900 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units892
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
28%
$100k–$150k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
0%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
54%
About Phelps, KY

Phelps is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,324 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39 years.

Economically, Phelps is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,250 is below the national average. Approximately 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.5%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Phelps is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $113,900, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 94.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phelps is less-educated. 20.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.93%).

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

ZIP Codes in Phelps
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41553 2,324 $44,250 $113,900 21.5% 20.8% 94.5%