City

Beech Creek, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Muhlenberg County  ·  Kentucky

👥578Population
💰$50,926Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂35.2Median Age
🏠$85,000Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓39.6%College Grads≈ Avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 14% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 60.4% Female 39.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.7%Black: 4.3%Race
White95.7%
Black4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
4%
25–44
34%
45–64
17%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.65
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads39.6% ≈ Avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 14% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (4.4%)
HS Graduate163 (42.4%)
Some College23 (6%)
Associates29 (7.6%)
Bachelors131 (34.1%)
Graduate Degree21 (5.5%)

Education

No HS: 4.4%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 6%Associates: 7.6%Bachelors: 34.1%Graduate: 5.5%Edu
No HS4.4%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College6.0%
Associates7.6%
Bachelors34.1%
Graduate5.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.5%Renter: 11.5%Tenure
Owner88.5%
Renter11.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
20%
$50k–$100k
43%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
24%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,926 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$85,000 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units235
Vacant Units17

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
36%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
11%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Beech Creek, KY

Beech Creek is a city in Kentucky, located in Muhlenberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 578 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.2 years.

Economically, Beech Creek is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,926 is below the national average. Approximately 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Beech Creek is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $85,000, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 88.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Beech Creek is moderately educated. 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (95.67%).

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

ZIP Codes in Beech Creek
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42321 578 $50,926 $85,000 4.2% 39.6% 88.5%