City

South Shore, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Greenup County  ·  Kentucky

👥5,612Population
💰$48,681Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂42.3Median Age
🏠$110,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓28.7%College Grads▼ 26% below avg
📊10.2%Unemployment▲ 108% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.6% Female 52.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Other: 1.5%Race
White96.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
13%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
21%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty14.4% ▲ 44% above avg
College Grads28.7% ▼ 26% below avg
Unemployment10.2% ▲ 108% above avg
No HS Diploma88 (2.4%)
HS Graduate1,405 (38.6%)
Some College627 (17.2%)
Associates477 (13.1%)
Bachelors557 (15.3%)
Graduate Degree486 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.4%HS Grad: 38.6%Some College: 17.2%Associates: 13.1%Bachelors: 15.3%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS2.4%
HS Grad38.6%
Some College17.2%
Associates13.1%
Bachelors15.3%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.3%Renter: 27.7%Tenure
Owner72.3%
Renter27.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
15%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$48,681 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$110,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$719/mo
Total Housing Units2,638
Vacant Units368

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
22%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
54%
About South Shore, KY

South Shore is a city in Kentucky, located in Greenup County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 5,612 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.3 years.

Economically, South Shore is a working-class community. The median household income of $48,681 is below the national average. Approximately 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.2%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in South Shore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $110,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $719 per month. Homeownership is high at 72.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of South Shore is moderately educated. 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in South Shore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41175 5,612 $48,681 $110,800 $719 10.2% 28.7% 72.3%