City

Prestonsburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Floyd County  ·  Kentucky

👥11,048Population
💰$43,984Median HH Income▼ 42% below avg
🎂41.9Median Age
🏠$117,200Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓30.6%College Grads▼ 21% below avg
📊8.4%Unemployment▲ 72% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.9%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.3%Race
White96.0%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.1%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty27.9% ▲ 179% above avg
College Grads30.6% ▼ 21% below avg
Unemployment8.4% ▲ 72% above avg
No HS Diploma97 (1.4%)
HS Graduate2,477 (36.7%)
Some College991 (14.7%)
Associates1,119 (16.6%)
Bachelors758 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree1,303 (19.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 36.7%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 19.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad36.7%
Some College14.7%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate19.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.4%Renter: 31.6%Tenure
Owner68.4%
Renter31.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
27%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,984 ▼ 42% below avg
Median Home Value$117,200 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$662/mo
Total Housing Units5,361
Vacant Units684

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
55%
About Prestonsburg, KY

Prestonsburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Floyd County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,048 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.9 years.

Economically, Prestonsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $43,984 is below the national average. Approximately 27.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Prestonsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $117,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $662 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Prestonsburg is moderately educated. 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.04%).

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

ZIP Codes in Prestonsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41653 11,048 $43,984 $117,200 $662 8.4% 30.6% 68.4%