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Manchester, KY
City in Clay County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 40962.
Population
1,541
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
526
ZIP codes
1
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 4.6 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $23,529 a year, 63% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $140,500 (32% below Kentucky) and median rent is $596 a month.
Local data for Manchester, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,529
Poverty rate
41.1%
Median home value
$140,500
Median rent
$596/mo
Homeownership
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.9%
Median age
41.9
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (116), German Americans (85), Nigerian Americans (46).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Manchester.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,346
4,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$43,063
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$124M
FY 2026, $6,111 per person
PPP loans
$9.7M
195 loans, 1,641 jobs reported
How people get to work
Manchester, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.8%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
404
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
53
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 22°F
ZIP codes in Manchester
1 in or overlapping Manchester. Population shown
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OneidaCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2 |
| AnnvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 8 |
| LondonCity | 20 mi | 12.7 |
| East BernstadtCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| BarbourvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| BuckhornCity | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| HydenCity | 21 mi | 1.3 |
| Flat LickCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 4.8 |
| ArtemusCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| North CorbinCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| BoonevilleCity | 22 mi | 1.5 |
| McKeeCity | 23 mi | 2.4 |
| CorbinCity | 24 mi | 7.9 |
| ArjayCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| PinevilleCity | 27 mi | 3.4 |
| LivingstonCity | 27 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, KY in?
- Manchester is in Clay County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Manchester, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manchester include 40962.
- What is the population of Manchester, KY?
- About 1,541 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include Oneida (10 mi), Annville (17 mi), London (20 mi), East Bernstadt (20 mi), Barbourville (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023