City

Elkhorn City, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Pike County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,847Population
💰$41,010Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂48.0Median Age
🏠$88,800Median Home Value▼ 68% below avg
🎓18.7%College Grads▼ 52% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.5% Female 50.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.9%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 4.6%Race
White94.9%
Hispanic0.5%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
8%
25–44
22%
45–64
23%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty27.3% ▲ 173% above avg
College Grads18.7% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma103 (3.3%)
HS Graduate1,287 (41.8%)
Some College502 (16.3%)
Associates611 (19.9%)
Bachelors142 (4.6%)
Graduate Degree432 (14%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 41.8%Some College: 16.3%Associates: 19.9%Bachelors: 4.6%Graduate: 14%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad41.8%
Some College16.3%
Associates19.9%
Bachelors4.6%
Graduate14.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.9%Renter: 23.1%Tenure
Owner76.9%
Renter23.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
32%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,010 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$88,800 ▼ 68% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$803/mo
Total Housing Units2,502
Vacant Units494

Income Distribution

Under $25k
35%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%
Work From Home
0%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
15%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
28%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
56%
About Elkhorn City, KY

Elkhorn City is a city in Kentucky, located in Pike County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,847 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48 years.

Economically, Elkhorn City is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,010 is below the national average. Approximately 27.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Elkhorn City is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $88,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $803 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Elkhorn City is less-educated. 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.92%).

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

ZIP Codes in Elkhorn City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41522 4,847 $41,010 $88,800 $803 5.3% 18.7% 76.9%