Guthrie, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42234
Todd County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,469
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $58,259
- Median income Below-median income area
- $165,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Guthrie pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 26th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 16
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42234 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42234 covers 153.4 square miles in Guthrie, Todd County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,469 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42234 reports a modest median household income of $58,259 (2% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,113. Economic pressure is pronounced: 21.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Median home value is $165,300 (4% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $854; 61.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Todd County, so 42234 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 42234
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Guthrie, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42234.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
15 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
7 establishments
- Wholesale trade 5
Wholesale trade
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 5
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 4
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 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 42234, Guthrie, 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
2,469
Population
153.4
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42234?
35.1
Median Age
55.0%
Male
45.0%
Female
4.0%
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?
$58,259
Median Household Income
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$34,113
Per Capita Income
21.1%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42234 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Guthrie, 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)
$58,259 Top 48% higher than 52% 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
952housing units
952
Total Housing Units
900
Occupied Units
52
Vacant Units
2.76
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,300
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$854
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 42234, employing approximately 517 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,437,000.
45
Businesses
517
Employees
$31.4M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 15 | 33.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 15.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 8.9% |
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 42234 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37010
Adams (37010)
4,679 residents
- 42234
Guthrie (42234)
2,469 residents
- 42286 1,291
Trenton (42286)
1,291 residents
- 42204 657
Allensville (42204)
657 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42234 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42234 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 37010
Adams (37010)
$118,179 median income
- 42286
Trenton (42286)
$65,938 median income
- 42204
Allensville (42204)
$61,452 median income
- 42234
Guthrie (42234)
$58,259 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42234 ranks #4 of 4 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 42234, 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 (2,469 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 42234 in?
ZIP code 42234 (Guthrie) 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 42234?
ZIP code 42234 in Guthrie, KY has a population of 2,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42234?
The median household income in ZIP 42234 is $58,259, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42234?
The median home value in ZIP 42234 is $165,300, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42234?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42234 is White at 73.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42234?
ZIP code 42234 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 517 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42234?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42234 are: Retail trade (15), Manufacturing (7), Wholesale trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42234?
In ZIP code 42234, 50.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.8% 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 42234?
In ZIP code 42234, approximately 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42234?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42234 is 21.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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