City

Wallins Creek, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Harlan County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,329Population
💰$31,389Median HH Income▼ 59% below avg
🎂42.6Median Age
🏠$87,400Median Home Value▼ 69% below avg
🎓25.0%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 122% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 42.6% Female 57.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.6%Other: 2.5%Race
White97.6%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
25%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.52
Below Poverty29.1% ▲ 191% above avg
College Grads25.0% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 122% above avg
HS Graduate555 (43%)
Some College304 (23.5%)
Associates110 (8.5%)
Bachelors246 (19%)
Graduate Degree77 (6%)

Education

HS Grad: 43%Some College: 23.5%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 19%Graduate: 6%Edu
HS Grad43.0%
Some College23.5%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors19.0%
Graduate6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.1%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
42%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$31,389 ▼ 59% below avg
Median Home Value$87,400 ▼ 69% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units1,142
Vacant Units218

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
22%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
5%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
29%
2000+
53%
About Wallins Creek, KY

Wallins Creek is a city in Kentucky, located in Harlan County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,329 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.6 years.

Economically, Wallins Creek is a lower-income community. The median household income of $31,389 is well below the national average. Approximately 29.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Wallins Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $87,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wallins Creek is less-educated. 25.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (97.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wallins Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40873 2,329 $31,389 $87,400 $863 10.9% 25.0% 75.9%