City

Mount Eden, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Spencer County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,239Population
💰$56,146Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂43.6Median Age
🏠$215,400Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊8.1%Unemployment▲ 65% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.3% Female 48.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 96.2%Other: 3.8%Race
White96.2%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
29%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment8.1% ▲ 65% above avg
HS Graduate303 (36.1%)
Some College203 (24.2%)
Associates192 (22.9%)
Bachelors67 (8%)
Graduate Degree74 (8.8%)

Education

HS Grad: 36.1%Some College: 24.2%Associates: 22.9%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 8.8%Edu
HS Grad36.1%
Some College24.2%
Associates22.9%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate8.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 97%Renter: 3%Tenure
Owner97.0%
Renter3.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
34%
$300k–$500k
18%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,146 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$215,400 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units559
Vacant Units90

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
41%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
28%
2000+
57%
About Mount Eden, KY

Mount Eden is a city in Kentucky, located in Spencer County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,239 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.6 years.

Economically, Mount Eden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,146 is below the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.1%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Mount Eden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 97.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Mount Eden is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (96.21%).

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

ZIP Codes in Mount Eden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
40046 1,239 $56,146 $215,400 8.1% 16.8% 97.0%