PlainZIP

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
$70,067
Median income
$172,100
Median home value
20.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $33,523. 11.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.2%. The typical home here is valued at $172,100 (8% above the state average); renters pay a median of $784 monthly, and 83.6% of units 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42025, plus 3 more within Marshall County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 42025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Benton, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42025.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 42025?

47.0

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
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?

$70,067

Median Household Income

+17% vs state

$33,523

Per Capita Income

11.3%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42025 ranks nationally

Benton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$70,067 47th percentile higher than 47% 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 57.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.6%

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

What does housing look like?

10,167

Total Housing Units

8,361

Occupied Units

1,806

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.6%
Renter 16.4%

$172,100

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42025 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 42025 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 42025 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
42044 Gilbertsville, KY 3,404 8.1 mi
42048 Hardin, KY 2,147 8.6 mi
42054 Kirksey, KY 984 11.2 mi
42036 Dexter, KY 1,167 11.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

42029 standard
Calvert City, KY
Pop: 6,321
42044 standard
Gilbertsville, KY
Pop: 3,404
42048 standard
Hardin, KY
Pop: 2,147

Related Areas

Marshall County Benton, KY Kentucky

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.

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