City

Ransom, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥892Population
💰$68,681Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂45.1Median Age
🏠$78,300Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓17.6%College Grads▼ 55% below avg
📊7.7%Unemployment▲ 57% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 37.9% Female 62.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99%Asian: 1%Race
White99.0%
Asian1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
9%
18–24
20%
25–44
17%
45–64
29%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.35
Below Poverty21.4% ▲ 114% above avg
College Grads17.6% ▼ 55% below avg
Unemployment7.7% ▲ 57% above avg
No HS Diploma54 (9.9%)
HS Graduate208 (38.1%)
Some College142 (26%)
Associates46 (8.4%)
Bachelors55 (10.1%)
Graduate Degree41 (7.5%)

Education

No HS: 9.9%HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 26%Associates: 8.4%Bachelors: 10.1%Graduate: 7.5%Edu
No HS9.9%
HS Grad38.1%
Some College26.0%
Associates8.4%
Bachelors10.1%
Graduate7.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.5%Renter: 24.5%Tenure
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
26%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,681 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$78,300 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$785/mo
Total Housing Units405
Vacant Units26

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
15%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
53%
About Ransom, KY

Ransom is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 892 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.1 years.

Economically, Ransom is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,681 is near the national average. Approximately 21.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.7%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Ransom is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $785 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Ransom is less-educated. 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.99%).

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

ZIP Codes in Ransom
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41558 892 $68,681 $78,300 $785 7.7% 17.6% 75.5%