City

Sharpsburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bath County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,667Population
💰$40,509Median HH Income▼ 47% below avg
🎂32.7Median Age
🏠$107,500Median Home Value▼ 61% below avg
🎓21.7%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 64% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.9%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.5%Race
White91.9%
Hispanic4.8%
Black1.5%
Asian0.2%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
22%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.35
Below Poverty39.0% ▲ 290% above avg
College Grads21.7% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 64% below avg
No HS Diploma33 (2.8%)
HS Graduate619 (51.6%)
Some College196 (16.3%)
Associates91 (7.6%)
Bachelors59 (4.9%)
Graduate Degree201 (16.8%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 51.6%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 4.9%Graduate: 16.8%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad51.6%
Some College16.3%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors4.9%
Graduate16.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
21%
$50k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
34%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$40,509 ▼ 47% below avg
Median Home Value$107,500 ▼ 61% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$617/mo
Total Housing Units862
Vacant Units67

Income Distribution

Under $25k
34%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
84%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
8%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Sharpsburg, KY

Sharpsburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Bath County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,667 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.7 years.

Economically, Sharpsburg is a working-class community. The median household income of $40,509 is below the national average. Approximately 39.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Sharpsburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $107,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $617 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sharpsburg is less-educated. 21.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.94%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sharpsburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40374 2,667 $40,509 $107,500 $617 1.7% 21.7% 75.1%