City

Vanceburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lewis County  ·  Kentucky

👥7,039Population
💰$37,086Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂40.2Median Age
🏠$86,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊7.3%Unemployment▲ 50% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.9% Female 54.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.8%Hispanic: 0.2%Black: 0.1%Other: 1.2%Race
White97.8%
Hispanic0.2%
Black0.1%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty24.7% ▲ 147% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment7.3% ▲ 50% above avg
No HS Diploma322 (7.7%)
HS Graduate1,832 (44%)
Some College625 (15%)
Associates450 (10.8%)
Bachelors382 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree557 (13.4%)

Education

No HS: 7.7%HS Grad: 44%Some College: 15%Associates: 10.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 13.4%Edu
No HS7.7%
HS Grad44.0%
Some College15.0%
Associates10.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate13.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.7%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.7%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,086 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$86,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$635/mo
Total Housing Units3,439
Vacant Units764

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
16%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Vanceburg, KY

Vanceburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Lewis County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 7,039 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.2 years.

Economically, Vanceburg is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,086 is well below the national average. Approximately 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Vanceburg is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $86,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $635 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Vanceburg is less-educated. 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.78%).

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

ZIP Codes in Vanceburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41179 7,039 $37,086 $86,400 $635 7.3% 22.5% 75.7%