City

Drakesboro, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Muhlenberg County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,611Population
💰$33,877Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂48.2Median Age
🏠$71,500Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓7.8%College Grads▼ 80% below avg
📊5.9%Unemployment▲ 20% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 2.9%Other: 0.9%Race
White91.0%
Hispanic4.9%
Black2.9%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
17%
18–24
7%
25–44
18%
45–64
36%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty37.3% ▲ 273% above avg
College Grads7.8% ▼ 80% below avg
Unemployment5.9% ▲ 20% above avg
No HS Diploma15 (1.5%)
HS Graduate622 (62.2%)
Some College135 (13.5%)
Associates150 (15%)
Bachelors64 (6.4%)
Graduate Degree14 (1.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.5%HS Grad: 62.2%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 15%Bachelors: 6.4%Graduate: 1.4%Edu
No HS1.5%
HS Grad62.2%
Some College13.5%
Associates15.0%
Bachelors6.4%
Graduate1.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.4%Renter: 6.6%Tenure
Owner93.4%
Renter6.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
37%
$50k–$100k
38%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,877 ▼ 56% below avg
Median Home Value$71,500 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$931/mo
Total Housing Units767
Vacant Units114

Income Distribution

Under $25k
42%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
12%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
98%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
13%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
33%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
58%
About Drakesboro, KY

Drakesboro is a city in Kentucky, located in Muhlenberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,611 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.2 years.

Economically, Drakesboro is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,877 is well below the national average. Approximately 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Drakesboro is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $71,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $931 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Drakesboro is less-educated. 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Drakesboro
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42337 1,611 $33,877 $71,500 $931 5.9% 7.8% 93.4%