City

Stoney Fork, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bell County  ·  Kentucky

👥399Population
💰$36,576Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$59,700Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓35.2%College Grads▼ 9% below avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 59% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.9% Female 56.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.2%Hispanic: 4.8%Race
White95.2%
Hispanic4.8%

Age Breakdown

5–17
30%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
27%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads35.2% ▼ 9% below avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 59% above avg
No HS Diploma6 (3.1%)
HS Graduate95 (49.2%)
Some College18 (9.3%)
Associates6 (3.1%)
Bachelors39 (20.2%)
Graduate Degree29 (15%)

Education

No HS: 3.1%HS Grad: 49.2%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 3.1%Bachelors: 20.2%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS3.1%
HS Grad49.2%
Some College9.3%
Associates3.1%
Bachelors20.2%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
38%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,576 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$59,700 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units166
Vacant Units21

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
38%
$50k–$75k
2%
$100k–$150k
23%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Work From Home
38%

Commute Time

15–30 min
64%
30–45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
62%
About Stoney Fork, KY

Stoney Fork is a city in Kentucky, located in Bell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 399 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.3 years.

Economically, Stoney Fork is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,576 is well below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Stoney Fork is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $59,700, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Stoney Fork is moderately educated. 35.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.24%).

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

ZIP Codes in Stoney Fork
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40988 399 $36,576 $59,700 7.8% 35.2% 100.0%