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McDowell, KY
Census-designated place in Floyd County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 41647, 41651.
Population
718
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
290
ZIP codes
2
McDowell and its ZIP codes
McDowell at a glance
- McDowell is about 2.5 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $14,474 a year, 77% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,100 (64% below Kentucky) and median rent is $255 a month.
Local data for McDowell, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McDowell, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$14,474
Poverty rate
72.4%
Median home value
$73,100
Median rent
$255/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
17.5%
Median age
29.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10), Irish Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Floyd County. PPP loans are for McDowell.
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
How people get to work
McDowell, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone0.0%
- Carpooled64.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked35.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
McDowell, 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
ZIP codes in McDowell
2 in or overlapping McDowell. Population shown
Cities near McDowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WaylandCity | 3.7 mi | 2.7 |
| MaytownCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| MartinCity | 7.4 mi | 0.7 |
| WheelwrightCity | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Betsy LayneCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 1.8 |
| AllenCity | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| Coal Run VillageCity | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| Pippa PassesCity | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| DwaleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PikevilleCity | 12 mi | 20.8 |
| VirgieCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| PrestonsburgCity | 15 mi | 14.7 |
| HindmanCity | 16 mi | 3.1 |
| McRobertsCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.6 |
| Fleming-NeonCity | 18 mi | 1.6 |
| AuxierCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McDowell, KY in?
- McDowell is in Floyd County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in McDowell, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McDowell include 41647, 41651.
- What is the population of McDowell, KY?
- About 718 people live in McDowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McDowell?
- Nearby places include Wayland (3.7 mi), Maytown (6.5 mi), Martin (7.4 mi), Wheelwright (8.3 mi), Betsy Layne (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023