Tompkinsville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42167
Monroe County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,145
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,497
- Median income Below-median income area
- $114,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Tompkinsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42167 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 42167 (Tompkinsville, KY) fell -1.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.8 in 2023 to 198.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42167 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky, home to 8,145 residents across 535.9 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42167 reports a modest median household income of $48,497 (19% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,254. The poverty rate is 23.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $114,200 (28% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $667; owner occupancy is 68.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Monroe County, so 42167 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 42167
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tompkinsville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42167.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Manufacturing 13
Manufacturing
13 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 42167, Tompkinsville, 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
8,145
Population
535.9
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42167?
42.0
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$48,497
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$26,254
Per Capita Income
23.6%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
30.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42167 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Tompkinsville, 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)
$48,497 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
3,846housing units
3,846
Total Housing Units
3,495
Occupied Units
351
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$114,200
Median Home Value
-28% vs state ZIP avg
$667
Median Rent
1976
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42167 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.2% | 133 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 150 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 171 |
| 2023 | +18.7% | 203 |
| 2024 | -1.9% | 199 |
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 165 business establishments in ZIP 42167, employing approximately 2,162 people with a combined annual payroll of $107,224,000.
165
Businesses
2,162
Employees
$107.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 40 | 24.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 13.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 8.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 3.6% |
| Information | 4 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.8% |
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 42167 vs 42124 →
ZIP 42167 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42167
Tompkinsville (42167)
8,145 residents
- 42157 437
Mount Hermon (42157)
437 residents
- 42151 275
Hestand (42151)
275 residents
- 42124 55
Beaumont (42124)
55 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42167 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42167 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42151
Hestand (42151)
$108,056 median income
- 42157
Mount Hermon (42157)
$101,250 median income
- 42167
Tompkinsville (42167)
$48,497 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42167 ranks #3 of 3 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 42167, 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 (8,145 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 42167 in?
ZIP code 42167 (Tompkinsville) is located in Monroe County, Kentucky. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42167?
ZIP code 42167 in Tompkinsville, KY has a population of 8,145 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42167?
The median household income in ZIP 42167 is $48,497, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42167?
The median home value in ZIP 42167 is $114,200, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42167?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42167 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42167?
ZIP code 42167 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,162 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42167?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42167 are: Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (23), Construction (16). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42167?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42167 decreased by 1.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 42167?
In ZIP code 42167, 61.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% 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 42167?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42167 is 30.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42167?
In ZIP code 42167, approximately 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42167?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42167 is 23.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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