County

Bracken County, KY

5 ZIP codes  ·  5 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥9,382Population
💰$62,552Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂41.3Median Age
🏠$130,118Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊5.2%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.2% Female 48.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.3%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 1.2%Other: 2.3%Race
White95.3%
Hispanic0.8%
Black1.2%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
25%
45–64
28%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment5.2% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.3%)
HS Graduate2,372 (41.2%)
Some College755 (13.1%)
Associates676 (11.7%)
Bachelors826 (14.4%)
Graduate Degree1,107 (19.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 41.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 11.7%Bachelors: 14.4%Graduate: 19.2%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad41.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates11.7%
Bachelors14.4%
Graduate19.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.7%Renter: 21.3%Tenure
Owner78.7%
Renter21.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
25%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,552 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$130,118 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$797/mo
Total Housing Units4,165
Vacant Units654

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Bracken County, KY

Bracken County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 5 ZIP codes spanning 5 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 9,382 residents. With a median age of 41.29, it is a middle-aged county.

Bracken County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,551 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.2%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 20.6% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Bracken County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $130,118 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $797. Homeownership rates are high at 78.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Bracken County are primarily White (95.32%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Bracken County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 5 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Bracken County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
41002 Augusta 2,498 $58,292 $118,100 $702 5.6% 27.4%
41004 Brooksville 4,105 $59,944 $108,100 $776 5.6% 35.8%
41043 Foster 1,576 $80,905 $214,700 $852 0.0% 35.9%
41044 Germantown 1,203 $56,250 $119,400 $995 9.3% 36.5%