City

River, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Johnson County  ·  Kentucky

👥648Population
💰$50,833Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂23.5Median Age
🎓48.8%College Grads▲ 26% above avg
📊22.9%Unemployment▲ 368% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.0% Female 41.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
18%
5–17
25%
18–24
13%
25–44
13%
45–64
18%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age23.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.12
Below Poverty3.4% ▼ 66% below avg
College Grads48.8% ▲ 26% above avg
Unemployment22.9% ▲ 368% above avg
HS Graduate41 (20.2%)
Some College37 (18.2%)
Associates26 (12.8%)
Bachelors13 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree86 (42.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 20.2%Some College: 18.2%Associates: 12.8%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 42.4%Edu
HS Grad20.2%
Some College18.2%
Associates12.8%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate42.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 73.1%Renter: 26.9%Tenure
Owner73.1%
Renter26.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
42%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,833 ▼ 33% below avg
Total Housing Units222
Vacant Units14

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
37%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
16%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

15–30 min
81%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
67%
About River, KY

River is a city in Kentucky, located in Johnson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 648 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 23.5 years.

Economically, River is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,833 is below the national average. Approximately 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 22.9%, more than double the national average.

The population of River is well-educated. 48.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in River
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41254 648 $50,833 22.9% 48.8% 73.1%