City

Brownsville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Edmonson County  ·  Kentucky

👥4,201Population
💰$49,583Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$115,300Median Home Value▼ 59% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.2% Female 53.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.6%Hispanic: 2.6%Black: 0.1%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White94.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Black0.1%
Asian1.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty17.3% ▲ 73% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
No HS Diploma75 (2.8%)
HS Graduate1,062 (39%)
Some College712 (26.2%)
Associates319 (11.7%)
Bachelors217 (8%)
Graduate Degree336 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 2.8%HS Grad: 39%Some College: 26.2%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS2.8%
HS Grad39.0%
Some College26.2%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78%Renter: 22.1%Tenure
Owner78.0%
Renter22.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,583 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$115,300 ▼ 59% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$642/mo
Total Housing Units2,058
Vacant Units353

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
59%
About Brownsville, KY

Brownsville is a city in Kentucky, located in Edmonson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,201 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Brownsville is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,583 is below the national average. Approximately 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Brownsville is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $115,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $642 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Brownsville is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.55%).

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

ZIP Codes in Brownsville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42210 4,201 $49,583 $115,300 $642 8.1% 20.3% 78.0%