City

Eddyville, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Lyon County  ·  Kentucky

👥6,045Population
💰$64,254Median HH Income▼ 16% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$195,700Median Home Value▼ 30% below avg
🎓28.3%College Grads▼ 27% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 61.6% Female 38.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 7.7%Asian: 0.6%Other: 2.9%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic1.4%
Black7.7%
Asian0.6%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
9%
18–24
8%
25–44
30%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.25
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads28.3% ▼ 27% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 50% below avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.4%)
HS Graduate1,513 (35.5%)
Some College1,044 (24.5%)
Associates480 (11.3%)
Bachelors556 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree650 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 35.5%Some College: 24.5%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad35.5%
Some College24.5%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77%Renter: 23%Tenure
Owner77.0%
Renter23.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,254 ▼ 16% below avg
Median Home Value$195,700 ▼ 30% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$889/mo
Total Housing Units2,992
Vacant Units935

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
8%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
36%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
25%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
56%
About Eddyville, KY

Eddyville is a city in Kentucky, located in Lyon County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,045 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Eddyville is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,254 is below the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Eddyville is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $195,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $889 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eddyville is moderately educated. 28.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.88%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eddyville
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42038 6,045 $64,254 $195,700 $889 2.4% 28.3% 77.0%