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Powderly, KY
City in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42367.
Population
931
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
596
ZIP codes
1
Powderly and its ZIP codes
Powderly at a glance
- Powderly is about 5.2 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,662, 21% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,300 (52% below Kentucky) and median rent is $754 a month.
Local data for Powderly, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Powderly, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,662
Poverty rate
20.4%
Median home value
$99,300
Median rent
$754/mo
Homeownership
82.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.8%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
17.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (135), German Americans (74), Italian Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muhlenberg County. PPP loans are for Powderly.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,157
7,845 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,963
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$229M
FY 2026, $7,409 per person
How people get to work
Powderly, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.0%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other10.5%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 17.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Powderly, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Powderly
1 in or overlapping Powderly. Population shown
Cities near Powderly
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GreenvilleCity | 2 mi | 5.1 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| Central CityCity | 4.1 mi | 5.3 |
| DrakesboroCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 6.7 mi | 0.3 |
| BeechmontCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.8 |
| BremenCity | 9 mi | 0.2 |
| RockportCity | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| White PlainsCity | 13 mi | 3.3 |
| SacramentoCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| IslandCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| RochesterCity | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| CentertownCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| McHenryCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| NortonvilleCity | 17 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Powderly, KY in?
- Powderly is in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Powderly, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Powderly include 42367.
- What is the population of Powderly, KY?
- About 931 people live in Powderly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Powderly?
- Nearby places include Greenville (2 mi), Cleaton (4 mi), Central City (4.1 mi), Drakesboro (6.3 mi), South Carrollton (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023