City

Tollesboro, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,052Population
💰$50,924Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$104,300Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 81% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 56.7% Female 43.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.8%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.2%Race
White94.8%
Asian0.9%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty7.2% ▼ 28% below avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 81% above avg
No HS Diploma10 (0.8%)
HS Graduate666 (50%)
Some College101 (7.6%)
Associates164 (12.3%)
Bachelors256 (19.2%)
Graduate Degree136 (10.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 50%Some College: 7.6%Associates: 12.3%Bachelors: 19.2%Graduate: 10.2%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad50.0%
Some College7.6%
Associates12.3%
Bachelors19.2%
Graduate10.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 83.8%Renter: 16.2%Tenure
Owner83.8%
Renter16.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
31%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,924 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$104,300 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$857/mo
Total Housing Units965
Vacant Units146

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
67%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
31%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
9%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
34%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
56%
About Tollesboro, KY

Tollesboro is a city in Kentucky, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,052 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Tollesboro is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,924 is below the national average. Approximately 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Tollesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $104,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $857 per month. Homeownership is high at 83.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Tollesboro is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.83%).

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

ZIP Codes in Tollesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41189 2,052 $50,924 $104,300 $857 8.8% 29.4% 83.8%