City

Raccoon, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,026Population
💰$40,313Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂46.7Median Age
🏠$141,700Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓18.9%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 25% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.7% Female 53.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Other: 3.7%Race
White96.3%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
9%
25–44
16%
45–64
26%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.46
Below Poverty23.1% ▲ 131% above avg
College Grads18.9% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 25% above avg
No HS Diploma45 (3.8%)
HS Graduate488 (41.4%)
Some College203 (17.2%)
Associates219 (18.6%)
Bachelors105 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree118 (10%)

Education

No HS: 3.8%HS Grad: 41.4%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 18.6%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 10%Edu
No HS3.8%
HS Grad41.4%
Some College17.2%
Associates18.6%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate10.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 92.4%Renter: 7.7%Tenure
Owner92.4%
Renter7.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
35%
$200k–$300k
11%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,313 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$141,700 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units958
Vacant Units135

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
10%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
59%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
55%
About Raccoon, KY

Raccoon is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,026 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.7 years.

Economically, Raccoon is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,313 is below the national average. Approximately 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Raccoon is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $141,700, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 92.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Raccoon is less-educated. 18.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.3%).

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

ZIP Codes in Raccoon
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41557 2,026 $40,313 $141,700 6.1% 18.9% 92.4%