Benton, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42025
Marshall County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,305
- 38/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $70,067
- Median income Near-median income area
- $172,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Benton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 38
- people per sq mi
- 84%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42025 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42025 (Benton, KY) rose +7.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 208.2 in 2023 to 223.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Benton, Marshall County, Kentucky, home to 19,305 residents across 514.8 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42025 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,067 (17% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,523. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $172,100 (8% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $784; 83.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Marshall County, so 42025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 42025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42025.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Construction
Construction
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
47 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42025, Benton, 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
19,305
Population
514.8
Area (sq mi)
38
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42025?
47.0
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.0%
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?
$70,067
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$33,523
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
23.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42025 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Benton, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$70,067 Top 25% higher than 75% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,167housing units
10,167
Total Housing Units
8,361
Occupied Units
1,806
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,100
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$784
Median Rent
1983
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
+7.2%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42025 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.0% | 157 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 172 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 201 |
| 2023 | +3.8% | 208 |
| 2024 | +7.2% | 223 |
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 446 business establishments in ZIP 42025, employing approximately 4,343 people with a combined annual payroll of $181,998,000.
446
Businesses
4,343
Employees
$182.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 81 | 18.2% |
| Construction | 63 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 47 | 10.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 6.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 27 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 2.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 2.0% |
| Information | 6 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.7% |
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 42025 vs 42044 →
ZIP 42025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42025
Benton (42025)
19,305 residents
- 42044 3,404
Gilbertsville (42044)
3,404 residents
- 42048 2,147
Hardin (42048)
2,147 residents
- 42036 1,167
Dexter (42036)
1,167 residents
- 42054 984
Kirksey (42054)
984 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42025 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42036
Dexter (42036)
$97,904 median income
- 42025
Benton (42025)
$70,067 median income
- 42054
Kirksey (42054)
$58,911 median income
- 42044
Gilbertsville (42044)
$57,333 median income
- 42048
Hardin (42048)
$55,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42025 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42025, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,305 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42025 in?
ZIP code 42025 (Benton) is located in Marshall County, Kentucky. Marshall County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/marshall-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42025?
ZIP code 42025 in Benton, KY has a population of 19,305 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42025?
The median household income in ZIP 42025 is $70,067, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42025?
The median home value in ZIP 42025 is $172,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42025 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42025?
ZIP code 42025 has 446 business establishments employing approximately 4,343 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42025 are: Retail trade (81), Construction (63), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42025 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 42025?
In ZIP code 42025, 57.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42025?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42025 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42025?
In ZIP code 42025, approximately 83.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42025 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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