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Martin, KY
City in Floyd County, Kentucky.
Population
494
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
675
ZIP codes
0
Martin and its ZIP codes
Martin at a glance
- Martin is about 5.9 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
Local data for Martin, KY
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for Martin.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,128
11,099 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,956
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,465 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Martin, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
718
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
577
3.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 23°F
Cities near Martin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| AllenCity | 3.8 mi | 0.2 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.8 |
| McDowellCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.5 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 7.4 mi | 14.7 |
| WaylandCity | 8 mi | 2.7 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| PikevilleCity | 14 mi | 20.8 |
| Van LearCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 4.1 |
| West Van LearCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| WheelwrightCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| PaintsvilleCity | 17 mi | 6.6 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Martin, KY in?
- Martin is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What is the population of Martin, KY?
- About 494 people live in Martin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Martin?
- Nearby places include Maytown (3.1 mi), Allen (3.8 mi), Dwale (4.7 mi), Betsy Layne (7.3 mi), McDowell (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023