City

Bremen, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Muhlenberg County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,744Population
💰$49,906Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂42.9Median Age
🏠$137,500Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊6.3%Unemployment▲ 29% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97.2%Hispanic: 0.6%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.1%Race
White97.2%
Hispanic0.6%
Asian0.1%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
10%
18–24
10%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.26
Below Poverty17.0% ▲ 70% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment6.3% ▲ 29% above avg
No HS Diploma3 (0.3%)
HS Graduate443 (39.7%)
Some College127 (11.4%)
Associates159 (14.2%)
Bachelors319 (28.6%)
Graduate Degree66 (5.9%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 28.6%Graduate: 5.9%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad39.7%
Some College11.4%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors28.6%
Graduate5.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.1%Renter: 18.9%Tenure
Owner81.1%
Renter18.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,906 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$137,500 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$690/mo
Total Housing Units812
Vacant Units41

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
29%
$50k–$75k
8%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
35%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
29%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
58%
About Bremen, KY

Bremen is a city in Kentucky, located in Muhlenberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,744 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42.9 years.

Economically, Bremen is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,906 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.3%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Bremen is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $137,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $690 per month. Homeownership is high at 81.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bremen is moderately educated. 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (97.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Bremen
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42325 1,744 $49,906 $137,500 $690 6.3% 34.5% 81.1%