ZIP Code 42204

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Allensville · Todd County · Kentucky

Population
657

7/sq mi

Median income
$61,452

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 32% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$240,300

▼ 14% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.2%

Median age 36.9

Land area
92.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 42204 in Allensville, Kentucky has a population of 657. The median household income is $61,452, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $240,300, 14% below the US average. 14.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42204 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 92.5 square miles in Allensville, Todd County, Kentucky. The area is home to 657 residents, producing a population density of 7 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 42204 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42204 sits at $61,452 (3% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $35,843. The poverty rate stands at 14.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $240,300 (51% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 67.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42204 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Todd County, so you can benchmark 42204 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. 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 →

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 42204, Allensville, 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

657

Population

92.5

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42204?

36.9

Median Age

56.7%

Male

43.3%

Female

9.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.0%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%

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?

$61,452

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$35,843

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.2%

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

What does housing look like?

419

Total Housing Units

328

Occupied Units

91

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$240,300

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 8 business establishments in ZIP 42204, employing approximately 64 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,386,000.

8

Businesses

64

Employees

$3.4M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 4 50.0%
Retail trade 3 37.5%

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 42204 vs 42234 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42234 Guthrie, KY 2,469 5.8 mi
42265 Olmstead, KY 820 5.2 mi
37010 Adams, TN 4,679 9.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42204 in?
ZIP code 42204 (Allensville) is located in Todd County, Kentucky. Todd County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/todd-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42204?
ZIP code 42204 in Allensville, KY has a population of 657 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42204?
The median household income in ZIP 42204 is $61,452, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42204?
The median home value in ZIP 42204 is $240,300, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42204 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42204?
ZIP code 42204 has 8 business establishments employing approximately 64 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42204?
In ZIP code 42204, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42204?
In ZIP code 42204, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42204 is 14.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Allensville, KY

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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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