City

Brodhead, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Rockcastle County  ·  Kentucky

👥3,638Population
💰$51,103Median HH Income▼ 33% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$115,700Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓20.2%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 97%Hispanic: 0.2%Other: 2.9%Race
White97.0%
Hispanic0.2%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty23.0% ▲ 130% above avg
College Grads20.2% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (2.6%)
HS Graduate936 (42%)
Some College415 (18.6%)
Associates371 (16.6%)
Bachelors73 (3.3%)
Graduate Degree377 (16.9%)

Education

No HS: 2.6%HS Grad: 42%Some College: 18.6%Associates: 16.6%Bachelors: 3.3%Graduate: 16.9%Edu
No HS2.6%
HS Grad42.0%
Some College18.6%
Associates16.6%
Bachelors3.3%
Graduate16.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 69.6%Renter: 30.4%Tenure
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$51,103 ▼ 33% below avg
Median Home Value$115,700 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$687/mo
Total Housing Units1,626
Vacant Units182

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
22%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Brodhead, KY

Brodhead is a city in Kentucky, located in Rockcastle County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,638 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Brodhead is a working-class community. The median household income of $51,103 is below the national average. Approximately 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Brodhead is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $687 per month. Homeownership is high at 69.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brodhead is less-educated. 20.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.95%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brodhead
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40409 3,638 $51,103 $115,700 $687 5.6% 20.2% 69.6%