City

Salt Lick, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bath County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,587Population
💰$55,104Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂33.3Median Age
🏠$110,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.2%Hispanic: 0.4%Other: 0.5%Race
White99.2%
Hispanic0.4%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.73
Below Poverty23.6% ▲ 136% above avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.6%)
HS Graduate644 (49%)
Some College281 (21.4%)
Associates105 (8%)
Bachelors120 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree156 (11.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 49%Some College: 21.4%Associates: 8%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 11.9%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad49.0%
Some College21.4%
Associates8.0%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate11.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,104 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$110,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$698/mo
Total Housing Units1,120
Vacant Units173

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
9%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
61%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Salt Lick, KY

Salt Lick is a city in Kentucky, located in Bath County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,587 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.3 years.

Economically, Salt Lick is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,104 is below the national average. Approximately 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Salt Lick is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $698 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salt Lick is less-educated. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.15%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salt Lick
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40371 2,587 $55,104 $110,800 $698 3.1% 21.0% 84.6%