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ZIP Code 42064

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Marion · Crittenden County · Kentucky

Population
8,421

11/sq mi

Median income
$47,107

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$126,000

▼ 55% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
15.6%

Median age 41.6

Land area
772.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 42064 in Marion, Kentucky has a population of 8,421. The median household income is $47,107, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $126,000, 55% below the US average. 15.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42064 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 772.6 square miles in Marion, Crittenden County, Kentucky. The area is home to 8,421 residents, producing a population density of 11 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 42064 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42064 sits at $47,107 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,766. The poverty rate stands at 18.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $126,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $727 per month, and 76.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42064 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Use the benchmarks above to see where 42064 sits relative to Kentucky and the national baseline rather than viewing the numbers in isolation. 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 42064

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42064.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42064, Marion, 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

8,421

Population

772.6

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

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Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42064?

41.6

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.0%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$47,107

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$28,766

Per Capita Income

18.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,895

Total Housing Units

3,147

Occupied Units

748

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$126,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$727

Median Rent

1974

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

+26.0%

YoY Change (2024)

266

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+166%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42064 have increased 26.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +166% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.8% 145
2021 +10.6% 161
2022 +9.7% 176
2023 +19.7% 211
2024 +26.0% 266

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 133 business establishments in ZIP 42064, employing approximately 1,616 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,949,000.

133

Businesses

1,616

Employees

$63.9M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 25 18.8%
Retail trade 24 18.1%
Construction 13 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 10 7.5%
Finance and insurance 9 6.8%
Health care and social assistance 9 6.8%
Manufacturing 8 6.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 4.5%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42064 in? ▼
ZIP code 42064 (Marion) is located in Crittenden County, Kentucky. Crittenden County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/crittenden-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42064? ▼
ZIP code 42064 in Marion, KY has a population of 8,421 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42064? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42064 is $47,107, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42064? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42064 is $126,000, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42064? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42064 is White at 96.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42064? ▼
ZIP code 42064 has 133 business establishments employing approximately 1,616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42064? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42064 are: Other services (except public administration) (25), Retail trade (24), Construction (13). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42064? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42064 increased by 26.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 166%. 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 42064? ▼
In ZIP code 42064, 58.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.6% 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 42064? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42064 is 24.5 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 42064? ▼
In ZIP code 42064, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42064? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42064 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Marion, KY

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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