City

Fredonia, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,926Population
💰$59,643Median HH Income▼ 22% below avg
🎂38.2Median Age
🏠$96,800Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊1.1%Unemployment▼ 77% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.3% Female 47.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 98.9%Black: 0.6%Other: 0.5%Race
White98.9%
Black0.6%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
11%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
18%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty13.5% ▲ 35% above avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment1.1% ▼ 77% below avg
HS Graduate438 (37.3%)
Some College283 (24.1%)
Associates165 (14.1%)
Bachelors89 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree199 (17%)

Education

HS Grad: 37.3%Some College: 24.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 17%Edu
HS Grad37.3%
Some College24.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate17.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.9%Renter: 15.1%Tenure
Owner84.9%
Renter15.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
6%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,643 ▼ 22% below avg
Median Home Value$96,800 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$699/mo
Total Housing Units898
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
28%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
59%
About Fredonia, KY

Fredonia is a city in Kentucky, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,926 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.2 years.

Economically, Fredonia is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,643 is below the national average. Approximately 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Fredonia is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $96,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $699 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fredonia is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (98.91%).

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

ZIP Codes in Fredonia
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42411 1,926 $59,643 $96,800 $699 1.1% 24.5% 84.9%