City

Brandenburg, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Meade County  ·  Kentucky

👥12,469Population
💰$71,480Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂44.4Median Age
🏠$216,200Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.1%Hispanic: 3.8%Black: 0.5%Asian: 1%Other: 3.5%Race
White91.1%
Hispanic3.8%
Black0.5%
Asian1.0%
Other3.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
15%
18–24
6%
25–44
26%
45–64
30%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.56
Below Poverty10.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma65 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,198 (37.3%)
Some College1,482 (17.3%)
Associates1,450 (16.9%)
Bachelors778 (9.1%)
Graduate Degree1,596 (18.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 17.3%Associates: 16.9%Bachelors: 9.1%Graduate: 18.6%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad37.3%
Some College17.3%
Associates16.9%
Bachelors9.1%
Graduate18.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.7%Renter: 23.3%Tenure
Owner76.7%
Renter23.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
33%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$71,480 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$216,200 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$836/mo
Total Housing Units5,311
Vacant Units538

Income Distribution

Under $25k
14%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
38%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
56%
About Brandenburg, KY

Brandenburg is a city in Kentucky, located in Meade County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,469 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.4 years.

Economically, Brandenburg is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $71,480 is near the national average. Approximately 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Brandenburg is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $836 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brandenburg is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.13%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brandenburg
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40108 12,469 $71,480 $216,200 $836 3.8% 27.7% 76.7%