Elkton, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42220
Todd County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,844
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $60,965
- Median income Below-median income area
- $153,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 15.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elkton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 27th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42220 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42220 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elkton, Todd County, Kentucky, home to 6,844 residents across 459.3 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42220 reports a modest median household income of $60,965 (2% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,529. The poverty rate is 17.0%, with unemployment at 0.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $153,300 (4% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $910; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Todd County, so 42220 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 42220
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elkton, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42220.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
23 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Construction 8
Construction
8 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 42220, Elkton, 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
6,844
Population
459.3
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42220?
38.6
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
1.2%
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?
$60,965
Median Household Income
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$33,529
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
0.7%
Unemployment Rate
30.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42220 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Elkton, 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)
$60,965 Top 40% higher than 60% 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
2,641housing units
2,641
Total Housing Units
2,268
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$153,300
Median Home Value
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$910
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 131 business establishments in ZIP 42220, employing approximately 1,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,797,000.
131
Businesses
1,122
Employees
$45.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 23 | 17.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 17.6% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 8 | 6.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 6.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 5 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 2.3% |
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 42220 vs 42280 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42280 | Sharon Grove, KY | 484 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42220, 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 (6,844 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 42220 in?
ZIP code 42220 (Elkton) 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 42220?
ZIP code 42220 in Elkton, KY has a population of 6,844 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42220?
The median household income in ZIP 42220 is $60,965, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42220?
The median home value in ZIP 42220 is $153,300, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42220?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42220 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42220?
ZIP code 42220 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 1,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42220?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42220 are: Retail trade (23), Other services (except public administration) (23), Manufacturing (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42220?
In ZIP code 42220, 60.8% 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 42220?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42220 is 30.3 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 42220?
In ZIP code 42220, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42220?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42220 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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