ZIP Code 42321

ZIP code 42321 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.0 square miles in Beech Creek, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The area is home to 327 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 42321 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42321 sits at $53,750 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,924. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $79,800 (50% below the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 92.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42321 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muhlenberg County, so you can benchmark 42321 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 →