City

South Portsmouth, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenup County  ·  Kentucky

👥913Population
💰$72,917Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂47.4Median Age
🏠$179,500Median Home Value▼ 36% below avg
🎓19.5%College Grads▼ 50% below avg
📊5.0%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.4% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.4%Other: 3.6%Race
White96.4%
Other3.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
11%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
38%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty15.0% ▲ 50% above avg
College Grads19.5% ▼ 50% below avg
Unemployment5.0% ≈ Avg
HS Graduate380 (55.8%)
Some College137 (20.1%)
Associates31 (4.6%)
Bachelors93 (13.7%)
Graduate Degree40 (5.9%)

Education

HS Grad: 55.8%Some College: 20.1%Associates: 4.6%Bachelors: 13.7%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
HS Grad55.8%
Some College20.1%
Associates4.6%
Bachelors13.7%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.6%Renter: 19.4%Tenure
Owner80.6%
Renter19.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
21%

Financials

Median HH Income$72,917 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$179,500 ▼ 36% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$616/mo
Total Housing Units483
Vacant Units97

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
12%
Over $200k
20%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About South Portsmouth, KY

South Portsmouth is a city in Kentucky, located in Greenup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 913 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.4 years.

Economically, South Portsmouth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $72,917 is near the national average. Approximately 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.0%, near the national average.

The real estate market in South Portsmouth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $179,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $616 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Portsmouth is less-educated. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.39%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Portsmouth
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41174 913 $72,917 $179,500 $616 5.0% 19.5% 80.6%