County

Edmonson County, KY

6 ZIP codes  ·  6 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥7,882Population
💰$47,084Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂47.2Median Age
🏠$133,728Median Home Value▼ 52% below avg
🎓22.5%College Grads▼ 42% below avg
📊8.5%Unemployment▲ 74% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.3%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 0.8%Race
White96.3%
Hispanic2.2%
Black0.7%
Asian1.3%
Other0.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty19.0% ▲ 90% above avg
College Grads22.5% ▼ 42% below avg
Unemployment8.5% ▲ 74% above avg
No HS Diploma88 (1.7%)
HS Graduate2,063 (40.8%)
Some College1,196 (23.7%)
Associates589 (11.6%)
Bachelors498 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree622 (12.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 40.8%Some College: 23.7%Associates: 11.6%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 12.3%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad40.8%
Some College23.7%
Associates11.6%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate12.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.7%Renter: 20.3%Tenure
Owner79.7%
Renter20.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
27%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,084 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$133,727 ▼ 52% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$710/mo
Total Housing Units4,406
Vacant Units1,243

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
5%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
29%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Edmonson County, KY

Edmonson County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 7,882 residents. With a median age of 47.24, it is a mature county.

Edmonson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $47,083 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.5%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.0% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Edmonson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $133,727 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $709. Homeownership rates are high at 79.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Edmonson County are primarily White (96.3%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Edmonson County, KY is a working-class area in Kentucky. The 6 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 Edmonson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42207 Bee Spring 1,099 $55,000 $127,100 $710 0.0% 22.3%
42210 Brownsville 4,201 $49,583 $115,300 $642 8.1% 20.3%
42259 Mammoth Cave 1,111 $37,391 $167,300 $879 17.2% 16.8%
42275 Roundhill 881 $45,536 $195,600 $820 3.1% 28.8%
42285 Sweeden 550 $34,232 $120,800 16.4% 42.2%