City

Yerkes, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Perry County  ·  Kentucky

👥130Population
💰$47,696Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂57.7Median Age
🏠$161,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 4.6% Female 95.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
8%
25–44
9%
45–64
77%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.7 yrs
Avg HH Size1.23
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
Some College49 (29.3%)
Associates49 (29.3%)
Bachelors6 (3.6%)
Graduate Degree63 (37.7%)

Education

Some College: 29.3%Associates: 29.3%Bachelors: 3.6%Graduate: 37.7%Edu
Some College29.3%
Associates29.3%
Bachelors3.6%
Graduate37.7%
Housing & Income

Home Value Distribution

$50k–$100k
3%
$150k–$200k
49%
$300k–$500k
49%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,696 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$161,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units106

Income Distribution

$25k–$50k
94%
$100k–$150k
6%
Employment & Commute

Commute Time

Under 15 min
50%
15–30 min
50%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
24%
2000+
50%
About Yerkes, KY

Yerkes is a city in Kentucky, located in Perry County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 130 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 57.7 years.

Economically, Yerkes is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,696 is below the national average.

The real estate market in Yerkes is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $161,800, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 100.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Yerkes is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

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

ZIP Codes in Yerkes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41778 130 $47,696 $161,800 0.0% 56.3% 100.0%