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Beechmont, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42323

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

793
152/sq mi
$53,438
Median income
$161,900
Median home value
8.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beechmont pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
152
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42323 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42323 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Beechmont, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to just 793 residents across 5.2 square miles, a density of 152 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42323 reports a modest median household income of $53,438 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $19,738. The poverty rate stands at 27.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. Median home value sits at $161,900 (2% above the state average), median rent at $929 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.7%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Muhlenberg County, letting you compare 42323 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 42323

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beechmont, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42323.

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 42323, Beechmont, 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

793

Population

5.2

Area (sq mi)

152

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42323?

30.1

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 87.3%
African American 5.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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?

$53,438

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$19,738

Per Capita Income

27.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42323 ranks nationally

Beechmont, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,438 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 49.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.1%

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

What does housing look like?

315

Total Housing Units

260

Occupied Units

55

Vacant Units

3.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$161,900

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

$929

Median Rent

1977

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 42323, employing approximately 123 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,436,000.

20

Businesses

123

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 35.0%
Transportation and warehousing 4 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 3 15.0%

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 42323 vs 42321 →

ZIP 42323 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42323 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42323 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42323 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42321 Beech Creek, KY 327 1.2 mi
42324 Belton, KY 1,276 3.2 mi
42326 Browder, KY 460 3.8 mi
42337 Drakesboro, KY 2,026 3.9 mi
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 6.0 mi
42339 Dunmor, KY 800 6.4 mi
42345 Greenville, KY 11,747 8.5 mi
42367 Powderly, KY 667 8.2 mi
42330 Central City, KY 9,386 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muhlenberg County

42345 standard
Greenville, KY
Pop: 11,747
42330 standard
Central City, KY
Pop: 9,386
42325 standard
Bremen, KY
Pop: 2,028
42337 standard
Drakesboro, KY
Pop: 2,026
42324 standard
Belton, KY
Pop: 1,276
42344 standard
Graham, KY
Pop: 856

Related Areas

Muhlenberg County Beechmont, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42323 in? ▼
ZIP code 42323 (Beechmont) is located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Muhlenberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muhlenberg-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42323? ▼
ZIP code 42323 in Beechmont, KY has a population of 793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42323? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42323 is $53,438, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42323? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42323 is $161,900, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42323? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42323 is White at 87.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42323? ▼
ZIP code 42323 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 123 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42323? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42323 are: Retail trade (7), Transportation and warehousing (4), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42323? ▼
In ZIP code 42323, 49.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.1% 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 42323? ▼
In ZIP code 42323, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42323? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42323 is 27.4% 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.