City

Bedford, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Trimble County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,900Population
💰$60,244Median HH Income▼ 21% below avg
🎂45.6Median Age
🏠$183,700Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓26.4%College Grads▼ 32% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 11% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.6% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 1%Asian: 0.2%Other: 4.2%Race
White93.0%
Hispanic1.5%
Black1.0%
Asian0.2%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
4%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty18.7% ▲ 87% above avg
College Grads26.4% ▼ 32% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 11% below avg
No HS Diploma48 (1.5%)
HS Graduate1,171 (37.2%)
Some College764 (24.3%)
Associates336 (10.7%)
Bachelors234 (7.4%)
Graduate Degree597 (19%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 37.2%Some College: 24.3%Associates: 10.7%Bachelors: 7.4%Graduate: 19%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad37.2%
Some College24.3%
Associates10.7%
Bachelors7.4%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.4%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$60,244 ▼ 21% below avg
Median Home Value$183,700 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$695/mo
Total Housing Units2,069
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
21%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
26%
2000+
54%
About Bedford, KY

Bedford is a city in Kentucky, located in Trimble County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,900 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 45.6 years.

Economically, Bedford is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $60,244 is below the national average. Approximately 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bedford is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $183,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $695 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bedford is moderately educated. 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (92.98%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bedford
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40006 4,900 $60,244 $183,700 $695 4.4% 26.4% 86.7%