City

Slemp, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥632Population
💰$49,013Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂43.2Median Age
🎓7.5%College Grads▼ 81% below avg
📊18.4%Unemployment▲ 276% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.5% Female 55.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.5%Other: 0.5%Race
White99.5%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

5–17
24%
18–24
4%
25–44
30%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty21.7% ▲ 117% above avg
College Grads7.5% ▼ 81% below avg
Unemployment18.4% ▲ 276% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (2.4%)
HS Graduate129 (34.7%)
Some College32 (8.6%)
Associates174 (46.8%)
Bachelors21 (5.6%)
Graduate Degree7 (1.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 34.7%Some College: 8.6%Associates: 46.8%Bachelors: 5.6%Graduate: 1.9%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad34.7%
Some College8.6%
Associates46.8%
Bachelors5.6%
Graduate1.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 91%Renter: 9%Tenure
Owner91.0%
Renter9.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
66%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,013 ▼ 36% below avg
Total Housing Units245

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
27%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
48%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
50%
About Slemp, KY

Slemp is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 632 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.2 years.

Economically, Slemp is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,013 is below the national average. Approximately 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 18.4%, more than double the national average.

The population of Slemp is less-educated. 7.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (99.53%).

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

ZIP Codes in Slemp
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41763 632 $49,013 18.4% 7.5% 91.0%