PlainZIP

Gilbertsville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42044

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

3,404
55/sq mi
$57,333
Median income
$271,400
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
55
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42044 covers 61.7 square miles in Gilbertsville, Marshall County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,404 residents on file, a density of 55 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42044 reports a modest median household income of $57,333 (4% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $37,817. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. Median home value sits at $271,400 (71% above the state average), median rent at $597 a month, and owner-occupancy at 92.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 42044 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Marshall County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 42044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Gilbertsville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42044.

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 42044, Gilbertsville, 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

3,404

Population

61.7

Area (sq mi)

55

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42044?

39.4

Median Age

56.1%

Male

43.9%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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?

$57,333

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$37,817

Per Capita Income

14.1%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42044 ranks nationally

Gilbertsville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,333 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,217

Total Housing Units

1,453

Occupied Units

764

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.0%
Renter 8.0%

$271,400

Median Home Value

+71% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1992

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

+9.1%

YoY Change (2024)

283

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+183%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42044 have increased 9.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.3% 171
2021 +12.3% 192
2022 +27.4% 244
2023 +6.3% 260
2024 +9.1% 283

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 27 business establishments in ZIP 42044, employing approximately 194 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,118,000.

27

Businesses

194

Employees

$7.1M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 7 25.9%
Retail trade 6 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 4 14.8%
Construction 3 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 11.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 42044 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 42044 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 42044 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 42044 ranks #4 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
42045 Grand Rivers, KY 2,089 7.3 mi
42025 Benton, KY 19,305 8.1 mi
42029 Calvert City, KY 6,321 7.8 mi
42055 Kuttawa, KY 2,609 9.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Marshall County

42025 standard
Benton, KY
Pop: 19,305
42029 standard
Calvert City, KY
Pop: 6,321
42048 standard
Hardin, KY
Pop: 2,147

Related Areas

Marshall County Gilbertsville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42044 in? ▼
ZIP code 42044 (Gilbertsville) 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 42044? ▼
ZIP code 42044 in Gilbertsville, KY has a population of 3,404 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42044 is $57,333, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42044 is $271,400, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42044 is White at 96.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42044? ▼
ZIP code 42044 has 27 business establishments employing approximately 194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42044 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42044 increased by 9.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 42044? ▼
In ZIP code 42044, 51.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 42044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42044 is 25.2 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 42044? ▼
In ZIP code 42044, approximately 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42044 is 14.1% 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.