PlainZIP

Barlow, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42024

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

1,490
13/sq mi
$46,925
Median income
$129,800
Median home value
9.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Barlow pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42024 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Barlow, Ballard County, Kentucky, home to just 1,490 residents across 118.3 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42024 reports a modest median household income of $46,925 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $34,184. Local economic indicators show a 18.5% poverty rate alongside 0.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $129,800 (18% below the state average), median rent at $538 a month, and owner-occupancy at 72.1%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 4 more sharing Ballard County, letting you compare 42024 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 →

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 42024, Barlow, 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

1,490

Population

118.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42024?

47.9

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 92.1%
African American 2.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$46,925

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$34,184

Per Capita Income

18.5%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42024 ranks nationally

Barlow, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,925 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.7%

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

What does housing look like?

660

Total Housing Units

559

Occupied Units

101

Vacant Units

2.16

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.1%
Renter 27.9%

$129,800

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 17 business establishments in ZIP 42024, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,624,000.

17

Businesses

116

Employees

$4.6M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 3 17.6%

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 42024 vs 42056 →

ZIP 42024 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 42024 ranks #3 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 42024 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 42024 ranks #6 of 7 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
42056 La Center, KY 1,982 4.4 mi
62963 Mound City, IL 611 6.2 mi
42087 Wickliffe, KY 2,419 7.5 mi
42022 Bandana, KY 104 7.6 mi
62970 Olmsted, IL 639 10.0 mi
62996 Villa Ridge, IL 535 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Ballard County

42087 standard
Wickliffe, KY
Pop: 2,419
42056 standard
La Center, KY
Pop: 1,982
42060 standard
Lovelaceville, KY
Pop: 130
42022 standard
Bandana, KY
Pop: 104

Related Areas

Ballard County Barlow, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42024 in? ▼
ZIP code 42024 (Barlow) is located in Ballard County, Kentucky. Ballard County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/ballard-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42024? ▼
ZIP code 42024 in Barlow, KY has a population of 1,490 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42024 is $46,925, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42024 is $129,800, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42024 is White at 92.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42024? ▼
ZIP code 42024 has 17 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42024? ▼
In ZIP code 42024, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.7% 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 42024? ▼
In ZIP code 42024, approximately 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42024 is 18.5% 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.