City

Salyersville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Magoffin County  ·  Kentucky

👥10,539Population
💰$34,012Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂41.2Median Age
🏠$94,100Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓21.9%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊12.9%Unemployment▲ 163% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.4%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.1%Asian: 0.1%Other: 0.8%Race
White97.4%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.1%
Asian0.1%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty32.6% ▲ 226% above avg
College Grads21.9% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment12.9% ▲ 163% above avg
No HS Diploma148 (2.6%)
HS Graduate2,380 (41.3%)
Some College1,121 (19.5%)
Associates852 (14.8%)
Bachelors329 (5.7%)
Graduate Degree930 (16.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 41.3%Some College: 19.5%Associates: 14.8%Bachelors: 5.7%Graduate: 16.1%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad41.3%
Some College19.5%
Associates14.8%
Bachelors5.7%
Graduate16.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.8%Renter: 22.2%Tenure
Owner77.8%
Renter22.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
27%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,012 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$94,100 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$634/mo
Total Housing Units4,954
Vacant Units831

Income Distribution

Under $25k
41%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
27%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Salyersville, KY

Salyersville is a city in Kentucky, located in Magoffin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,539 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.2 years.

Economically, Salyersville is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,012 is well below the national average. Approximately 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Salyersville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $634 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Salyersville is less-educated. 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Salyersville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41465 10,539 $34,012 $94,100 $634 12.9% 21.9% 77.8%