Ashland, KY — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 41101 serves a portion of Ashland, Kentucky, within Boyd County. This community is home to approximately 43,086 residents, with a median age of 34.7 years. The median household income of $37,188 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $230,565 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 29% owner-occupied and 71% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Ashland is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 98 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 45% and an unemployment rate of 2.9%, 41101 reflects the economic character of Boyd County in Kentucky.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 43,086 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 13,966 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $37,188 | ↓ 45% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $230,565 | ↓ 24% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 98 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 2.9% | ↓ 26% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 16.6% | ↑ 46% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 45% | ↑ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 34.7 yrs | ↓ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 29% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 71% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 20,681 | — |