City

Rockholds, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Whitley County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,194Population
💰$31,588Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$85,300Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓26.6%College Grads▼ 31% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.5%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White98.5%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
26%
18–24
9%
25–44
19%
45–64
21%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty33.0% ▲ 230% above avg
College Grads26.6% ▼ 31% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
No HS Diploma6 (0.4%)
HS Graduate612 (40%)
Some College215 (14.1%)
Associates290 (19%)
Bachelors237 (15.5%)
Graduate Degree169 (11.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 14.1%Associates: 19%Bachelors: 15.5%Graduate: 11.1%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College14.1%
Associates19.0%
Bachelors15.5%
Graduate11.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.9%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.9%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,588 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$85,300 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units1,308
Vacant Units193

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
53%
About Rockholds, KY

Rockholds is a city in Kentucky, located in Whitley County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,194 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, Rockholds is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,588 is well below the national average. Approximately 33.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Rockholds is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rockholds is moderately educated. 26.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Rockholds
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40759 3,194 $31,588 $85,300 $719 1.1% 26.6% 77.9%