ZIP Code 42029
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Calvert City · Marshall County · Kentucky
- Population
- 6,321
- Median income
- $64,083
- Median home value
- $154,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 24.6%
- Land area
- 120.6 sq mi
52/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 27% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.4
Chicago
ZIP code 42029 in Calvert City, Kentucky has a population of 6,321. The median household income is $64,083, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $154,100, 45% below the US average. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42029 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 120.6 square miles in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky. The area is home to 6,321 residents, producing a population density of 52 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 42029 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42029 sits at $64,083 (7% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $38,286. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $154,100 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $983 per month, and 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42029 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Marshall County, so you can benchmark 42029 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 42029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42029.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 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 42029, Calvert City, 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
6,321
Population
120.6
Area (sq mi)
52
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42029?
43.4
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
0.8%
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?
$64,083
Median Household Income
+7% vs state
$38,286
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
2,872
Total Housing Units
2,439
Occupied Units
433
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$154,100
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$983
Median Rent
1977
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
233
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+133%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42029 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +133% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.8% | 151 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 171 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 189 |
| 2023 | +12.7% | 213 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 233 |
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 216 business establishments in ZIP 42029, employing approximately 4,729 people with a combined annual payroll of $398,087,000.
216
Businesses
4,729
Employees
$398.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 32 | 14.8% |
| Construction | 27 | 12.5% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 11.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 7.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 6.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 6.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.7% |
| Information | 6 | 2.8% |
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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