PlainZIP

Hopkinsville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42240

Christian County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

42,479
61/sq mi
$51,534
Median income
$174,200
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hopkinsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
36th pct
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42240 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42240 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hopkinsville, Christian County, Kentucky, with 42,479 residents across 696.4 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42240 reports a modest median household income of $51,534 (14% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,373. The poverty rate stands at 18.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $174,200 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $893 monthly, and 53.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Christian County, letting you compare 42240 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 42240

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hopkinsville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42240.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42240, Hopkinsville, 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

42,479

Population

696.4

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 42240?

35.1

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 67.1%
African American 22.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

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?

$51,534

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$28,373

Per Capita Income

18.6%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42240 ranks nationally

Hopkinsville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,534 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,671

Total Housing Units

16,391

Occupied Units

2,280

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.2%
Renter 46.8%

$174,200

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$893

Median Rent

1978

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

+10.4%

YoY Change (2024)

219

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+119%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42240 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +119% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 145
2021 +10.6% 160
2022 +15.3% 185
2023 +7.2% 198
2024 +10.4% 219

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 940 business establishments in ZIP 42240, employing approximately 18,886 people with a combined annual payroll of $905,698,000.

940

Businesses

18,886

Employees

$905.7M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 156 16.6%
Health care and social assistance 130 13.8%
Other services (except public administration) 112 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 88 9.4%
Finance and insurance 64 6.8%
Wholesale trade 60 6.4%
Construction 55 5.8%
Manufacturing 54 5.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 47 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 36 3.8%
Information 18 1.9%
Educational services 10 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%

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 42240 vs 42266 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42266 Pembroke, KY 2,590 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Christian County

42223 standard
Fort Campbell, KY
Pop: 19,837
42262 standard
Oak Grove, KY
Pop: 8,396
42217 standard
Crofton, KY
Pop: 4,117
42266 standard
Pembroke, KY
Pop: 2,590
42215 standard
Cerulean, KY
Pop: 1,300
42236 standard
Herndon, KY
Pop: 929

Related Areas

Christian County Hopkinsville, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42240 in? ▼
ZIP code 42240 (Hopkinsville) is located in Christian County, Kentucky. Christian County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/christian-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42240? ▼
ZIP code 42240 in Hopkinsville, KY has a population of 42,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42240? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42240 is $51,534, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42240? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42240 is $174,200, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42240? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42240 is White at 67.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42240? ▼
ZIP code 42240 has 940 business establishments employing approximately 18,886 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42240? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42240 are: Retail trade (156), Health care and social assistance (130), Other services (except public administration) (112). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42240? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42240 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 119%. 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 42240? ▼
In ZIP code 42240, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 42240? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42240 is 21.5 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 42240? ▼
In ZIP code 42240, approximately 53.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42240? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42240 is 18.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.