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Almo, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42020

Calloway County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,330
35/sq mi
$64,838
Median income
$181,400
Median home value
40.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Almo pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
35
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42020 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42020 covers 66.0 square miles in Almo, Calloway County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,330 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42020 reports a modest median household income of $64,838 (9% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,134. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.3%. The typical home here is valued at $181,400 (14% above the state average); renters pay a median of $658 monthly, and 82.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Calloway County, letting you compare 42020 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 42020

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Almo, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42020.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42020, Almo, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,330

Population

66.0

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 42020?

34.3

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 97.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$64,838

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$30,134

Per Capita Income

6.7%

Poverty Rate

0.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42020 ranks nationally

Almo, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$64,838 38th percentile higher than 38% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

933

Total Housing Units

907

Occupied Units

26

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.9%
Renter 17.1%

$181,400

Median Home Value

+14% vs state

$658

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.4%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42020 have increased 16.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.3% 159
2021 +6.6% 170
2022 +23.0% 209
2023 -15.3% 177
2024 +16.4% 206

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 42020, employing approximately 166 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,000,000.

34

Businesses

166

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 35.3%
Retail trade 4 11.8%
Health care and social assistance 4 11.8%
Manufacturing 3 8.8%
Wholesale trade 3 8.8%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 3 8.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42020 vs 42071 →

ZIP 42020 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42020 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42020 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42020 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42071 Murray, KY 29,655 5.0 mi
42036 Dexter, KY 1,167 4.3 mi
42048 Hardin, KY 2,147 6.3 mi
42054 Kirksey, KY 984 8.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calloway County

42071 standard
Murray, KY
Pop: 29,655
42049 standard
Hazel, KY
Pop: 1,480
42076 standard
New Concord, KY
Pop: 1,213
42036 standard
Dexter, KY
Pop: 1,167
42054 standard
Kirksey, KY
Pop: 984

Related Areas

Calloway County Almo, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42020 in? ▼
ZIP code 42020 (Almo) is located in Calloway County, Kentucky. Calloway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calloway-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42020? ▼
ZIP code 42020 in Almo, KY has a population of 2,330 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42020? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42020 is $64,838, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42020? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42020 is $181,400, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42020? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42020 is White at 97.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42020? ▼
ZIP code 42020 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 166 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42020? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42020 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (4), Health care and social assistance (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42020? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42020 increased by 16.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42020? ▼
In ZIP code 42020, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42020? ▼
In ZIP code 42020, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42020? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42020 is 6.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.