ZIP Code 42020
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Almo · Calloway County · Kentucky
- Population
- 2,330
- Median income
- $64,838
- Median home value
- $181,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 40.9%
- Land area
- 66.0 sq mi
35/sq mi
▼ 15% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 34.3
Chicago
ZIP code 42020 in Almo, Kentucky has a population of 2,330. The median household income is $64,838, which is 15% below the national average. Median home value is $181,400, 35% below the US average. 40.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42020 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 66.0 square miles in Almo, Calloway County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,330 residents, producing a population density of 35 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42020 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42020 sits at $64,838 (9% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,134. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.3%. On housing, the median home value is $181,400 (14% above the state average) with median rent at $658 per month, and 82.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42020 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Calloway County, so you can benchmark 42020 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 42020
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42020.
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 4
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Manufacturing 3
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Wholesale trade 3
Wholesale trade
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 42020?
34.3
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
0.6%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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