City

East Bernstadt, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Laurel County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,090Population
💰$46,003Median HH Income▼ 40% below avg
🎂41.6Median Age
🏠$95,400Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓21.0%College Grads▼ 46% below avg
📊3.7%Unemployment▼ 25% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.8% Female 48.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 94.3%Hispanic: 2.7%Black: 0.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White94.3%
Hispanic2.7%
Black0.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
15%
18–24
10%
25–44
22%
45–64
32%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.72
Below Poverty20.7% ▲ 107% above avg
College Grads21.0% ▼ 46% below avg
Unemployment3.7% ▼ 25% below avg
No HS Diploma115 (3.3%)
HS Graduate1,533 (43.7%)
Some College558 (15.9%)
Associates565 (16.1%)
Bachelors365 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree373 (10.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.3%HS Grad: 43.7%Some College: 15.9%Associates: 16.1%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 10.6%Edu
No HS3.3%
HS Grad43.7%
Some College15.9%
Associates16.1%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate10.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.2%Renter: 17.8%Tenure
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
39%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
$200k–$300k
14%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,003 ▼ 40% below avg
Median Home Value$95,400 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$713/mo
Total Housing Units2,499
Vacant Units257

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
19%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
60%
About East Bernstadt, KY

East Bernstadt is a city in Kentucky, located in Laurel County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,090 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.6 years.

Economically, East Bernstadt is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,003 is below the national average. Approximately 20.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in East Bernstadt is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $95,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $713 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of East Bernstadt is less-educated. 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (94.27%).

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

ZIP Codes in East Bernstadt
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40729 6,090 $46,003 $95,400 $713 3.7% 21.0% 82.2%