City

Beaver Dam, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Ohio County  ·  Kentucky

👥8,630Population
💰$50,777Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂38.1Median Age
🏠$115,100Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓28.2%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊7.9%Unemployment▲ 62% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.1% Female 46.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86%Hispanic: 10.6%Black: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.6%Race
White86.0%
Hispanic10.6%
Black0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.60
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads28.2% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment7.9% ▲ 62% above avg
No HS Diploma98 (2.1%)
HS Graduate1,541 (32.4%)
Some College938 (19.7%)
Associates842 (17.7%)
Bachelors563 (11.8%)
Graduate Degree780 (16.4%)

Education

No HS: 2.1%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 19.7%Associates: 17.7%Bachelors: 11.8%Graduate: 16.4%Edu
No HS2.1%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College19.7%
Associates17.7%
Bachelors11.8%
Graduate16.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,777 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$115,100 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$805/mo
Total Housing Units3,674
Vacant Units385

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
27%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
32%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Beaver Dam, KY

Beaver Dam is a city in Kentucky, located in Ohio County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,630 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.1 years.

Economically, Beaver Dam is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,777 is below the national average. Approximately 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.9%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Beaver Dam is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $805 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beaver Dam is moderately educated. 28.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.01%).

Beaver Dam, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Beaver Dam
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42320 8,630 $50,777 $115,100 $805 7.9% 28.2% 74.8%