City

Sandy Hook, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Elliott County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,586Population
💰$38,611Median HH Income▼ 49% below avg
🎂42.7Median Age
🏠$99,800Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓13.9%College Grads▼ 64% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 59.9% Female 40.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.6%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 4.7%Other: 2.3%Race
White91.6%
Hispanic0.6%
Black4.7%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
32%
45–64
25%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.62
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads13.9% ▼ 64% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma77 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,199 (43.4%)
Some College724 (26.2%)
Associates378 (13.7%)
Bachelors223 (8.1%)
Graduate Degree161 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.1%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College26.2%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.1%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.6%Renter: 16.4%Tenure
Owner83.6%
Renter16.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
24%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$38,611 ▼ 49% below avg
Median Home Value$99,800 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$381/mo
Total Housing Units1,799
Vacant Units509

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
33%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
58%
About Sandy Hook, KY

Sandy Hook is a city in Kentucky, located in Elliott County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,586 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.7 years.

Economically, Sandy Hook is a lower-income community. The median household income of $38,611 is below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Sandy Hook is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $99,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $381 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sandy Hook is less-educated. 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.6%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sandy Hook
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41171 4,586 $38,611 $99,800 $381 3.2% 13.9% 83.6%