PlainZIP

Calvert City, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42029

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

6,321
52/sq mi
$64,083
Median income
$154,100
Median home value
24.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Calvert City pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

37th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
52
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42029 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42029 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Calvert City, Marshall County, Kentucky, home to 6,321 residents across 120.6 square miles, a density of 52 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42029 reports a modest median household income of $64,083 (7% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $38,286. Local economic indicators show a 9.8% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $154,100 (3% below the state average), median rent at $983 a month, and owner-occupancy at 66.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Marshall County, letting you compare 42029 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 42029

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calvert City, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42029.

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 42029, Calvert City, 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

6,321

Population

120.6

Area (sq mi)

52

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42029?

43.4

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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

How ZIP 42029 ranks nationally

Calvert City, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,083 37th percentile higher than 37% 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 57.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

Owner 66.9%
Renter 33.1%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42029 vs 42058 →

ZIP 42029 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 42029 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 42029 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 42029 ranks #3 of 6 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
42058 Ledbetter, KY 2,336 5.8 mi
42044 Gilbertsville, KY 3,404 7.8 mi
42045 Grand Rivers, KY 2,089 8.2 mi
42082 Symsonia, KY 1,845 8.6 mi
62910 Brookport, IL 2,865 12.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

42025 standard
Benton, KY
Pop: 19,305
42044 standard
Gilbertsville, KY
Pop: 3,404
42048 standard
Hardin, KY
Pop: 2,147

Related Areas

Marshall County Calvert City, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42029 in? ▼
ZIP code 42029 (Calvert City) 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 42029? ▼
ZIP code 42029 in Calvert City, KY has a population of 6,321 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42029? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42029 is $64,083, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42029? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42029 is $154,100, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42029? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42029 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42029? ▼
ZIP code 42029 has 216 business establishments employing approximately 4,729 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42029? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42029 are: Retail trade (32), Construction (27), Manufacturing (24). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42029? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42029 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 133%. 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 42029? ▼
In ZIP code 42029, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 42029? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42029 is 18.8 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 42029? ▼
In ZIP code 42029, approximately 66.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42029? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42029 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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