City

Shelby Gap, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥368Population
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$90,000Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓6.4%College Grads▼ 83% below avg
📊10.1%Unemployment▲ 107% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.5% Female 43.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Other: 9%Race
White91.0%
Other9.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
25%
18–24
7%
25–44
14%
45–64
31%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty42.9% ▲ 329% above avg
College Grads6.4% ▼ 83% below avg
Unemployment10.1% ▲ 107% above avg
No HS Diploma7 (4.1%)
HS Graduate43 (25%)
Some College75 (43.6%)
Associates36 (20.9%)
Bachelors11 (6.4%)

Education

No HS: 4.1%HS Grad: 25%Some College: 43.6%Associates: 20.9%Bachelors: 6.4%Edu
No HS4.1%
HS Grad25.0%
Some College43.6%
Associates20.9%
Bachelors6.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 85.1%Renter: 14.9%Tenure
Owner85.1%
Renter14.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
43%
$50k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
28%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
7%

Financials

Median Home Value$90,000 ▼ 68% below avg
Total Housing Units165
Vacant Units24

Income Distribution

Under $25k
46%
$25k–$50k
20%
$75k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
10%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
49%
Over 45 min
39%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
65%
About Shelby Gap, KY

Shelby Gap is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 368 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

The real estate market in Shelby Gap is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $90,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 85.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Shelby Gap is less-educated. 6.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.03%).

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

ZIP Codes in Shelby Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.