City

Putney, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥365Population
💰$54,052Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂54.9Median Age
🏠$69,000Median Home Value▼ 75% below avg
🎓10.5%College Grads▼ 73% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.5% Female 54.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.5%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 1.9%Other: 12.3%Race
White82.5%
Hispanic1.6%
Black1.9%
Other12.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
35%
65+
28%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.30
College Grads10.5% ▼ 73% below avg
HS Graduate191 (59.1%)
Some College21 (6.5%)
Associates77 (23.8%)
Bachelors12 (3.7%)
Graduate Degree22 (6.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 59.1%Some College: 6.5%Associates: 23.8%Bachelors: 3.7%Graduate: 6.8%Edu
HS Grad59.1%
Some College6.5%
Associates23.8%
Bachelors3.7%
Graduate6.8%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
62%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
11%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,052 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$69,000 ▼ 75% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units172
Vacant Units13

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
4%
$50k–$75k
60%
$75k–$100k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
41%
Work From Home
59%

Commute Time

15–30 min
92%
30–45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
36%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
53%
About Putney, KY

Putney is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 365 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54.9 years.

Economically, Putney is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,052 is below the national average.

The real estate market in Putney is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $69,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Putney is less-educated. 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (82.47%).

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

ZIP Codes in Putney
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40865 365 $54,052 $69,000 0.0% 10.5% 100.0%