City

Powderly, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Muhlenberg County  ·  Kentucky

👥1,023Population
💰$52,813Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂38.6Median Age
🏠$100,900Median Home Value▼ 64% below avg
🎓23.0%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 12% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.8% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.1%Hispanic: 7.1%Black: 4.5%Other: 1.3%Race
White87.1%
Hispanic7.1%
Black4.5%
Other1.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
27%
18–24
3%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty14.9% ▲ 49% above avg
College Grads23.0% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 12% above avg
No HS Diploma18 (3%)
HS Graduate294 (49%)
Some College97 (16.2%)
Associates53 (8.8%)
Bachelors44 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree94 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 3%HS Grad: 49%Some College: 16.2%Associates: 8.8%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS3.0%
HS Grad49.0%
Some College16.2%
Associates8.8%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.4%Renter: 15.6%Tenure
Owner84.4%
Renter15.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
32%
$100k–$150k
40%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,813 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$100,900 ▼ 64% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$764/mo
Total Housing Units486
Vacant Units133

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
26%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
57%
About Powderly, KY

Powderly is a city in Kentucky, located in Muhlenberg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,023 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.6 years.

Economically, Powderly is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,813 is below the national average. Approximately 14.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Powderly is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $100,900, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $764 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Powderly is less-educated. 23.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (87.1%).

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

ZIP Codes in Powderly
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42367 1,023 $52,813 $100,900 $764 5.5% 23.0% 84.4%