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 Moderate-density area
- $64,083
- Median income Near-median income area
- $154,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 24.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42029 (Calvert City, KY) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.4 in 2023 to 233.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,286. The poverty rate is 9.8%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $154,100 (3% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $983; 66.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Marshall County, so 42029 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 42029
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calvert City, KY
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$38,286
Per Capita Income
9.8%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42029 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Calvert City, 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)
$64,083 Top 35% higher than 65% 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
2,872housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 42029
Calvert City (42029)
6,321 residents
- 42044
Gilbertsville (42044)
3,404 residents
- 62910
Brookport (62910)
2,865 residents
- 42058 2,336
Ledbetter (42058)
2,336 residents
- 42045 2,089
Grand Rivers (42045)
2,089 residents
- 42082 1,845
Symsonia (42082)
1,845 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42029 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42029 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42082
Symsonia (42082)
$67,000 median income
- 42058
Ledbetter (42058)
$66,852 median income
- 42029
Calvert City (42029)
$64,083 median income
- 62910
Brookport (62910)
$59,514 median income
- 42044
Gilbertsville (42044)
$57,333 median income
- 42045
Grand Rivers (42045)
$50,549 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42029, 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 (6,321 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 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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