City

Pilgrim, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Martin County  ·  Kentucky

👥966Population
💰$43,350Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂59.0Median Age
🏠$71,700Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓6.5%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊12.4%Unemployment▲ 153% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.7%Other: 3.3%Race
White96.7%
Other3.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
0%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
16%
45–64
18%
65+
33%

Key Indicators

Median Age59.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty22.9% ▲ 129% above avg
College Grads6.5% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment12.4% ▲ 153% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (2.9%)
HS Graduate220 (37.5%)
Some College119 (20.3%)
Associates193 (32.9%)
Bachelors4 (0.7%)
Graduate Degree34 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.9%HS Grad: 37.5%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 32.9%Bachelors: 0.7%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS2.9%
HS Grad37.5%
Some College20.3%
Associates32.9%
Bachelors0.7%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.8%Renter: 11.2%Tenure
Owner88.8%
Renter11.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,350 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$71,700 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units500
Vacant Units61

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
40%
$50k–$75k
25%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
3%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
69%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
50%
About Pilgrim, KY

Pilgrim is a city in Kentucky, located in Martin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 966 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 59 years.

Economically, Pilgrim is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,350 is below the national average. Approximately 22.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Pilgrim is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Pilgrim is less-educated. 6.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.69%).

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

ZIP Codes in Pilgrim
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41250 966 $43,350 $71,700 12.4% 6.5% 88.8%