City

Sweeden, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Edmonson County  ·  Kentucky

👥550Population
💰$34,232Median HH Income▼ 55% below avg
🎂29.4Median Age
🏠$120,800Median Home Value▼ 57% below avg
🎓42.2%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊16.4%Unemployment▲ 235% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.3% Female 54.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 99.5%Other: 0.6%Race
White99.5%
Other0.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
24%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty28.9% ▲ 189% above avg
College Grads42.2% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment16.4% ▲ 235% above avg
HS Graduate129 (39.7%)
Some College31 (9.5%)
Associates28 (8.6%)
Bachelors26 (8%)
Graduate Degree111 (34.2%)

Education

HS Grad: 39.7%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 8.6%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 34.2%Edu
HS Grad39.7%
Some College9.5%
Associates8.6%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate34.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

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

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
32%
$200k–$300k
2%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,232 ▼ 55% below avg
Median Home Value$120,800 ▼ 57% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units256
Vacant Units45

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
41%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
14%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
42%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
33%
1980s–1990s
1%
2000+
50%
About Sweeden, KY

Sweeden is a city in Kentucky, located in Edmonson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 550 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.4 years.

Economically, Sweeden is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,232 is well below the national average. Approximately 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 16.4%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Sweeden is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $120,800, which is well below the national average. Homeownership is high at 84.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sweeden is well-educated. 42.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (99.45%).

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

ZIP Codes in Sweeden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
42285 550 $34,232 $120,800 16.4% 42.2% 84.4%