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 High-density area
- $53,438
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 31st 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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,738. The poverty rate is 27.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $161,900 (2% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $929; 67.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muhlenberg County, so 42323 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 42323
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beechmont, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42323.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 42323?
30.1
Median Age
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
0.0%
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?
$53,438
Median Household Income
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$19,738
Per Capita Income
27.4%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42323 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Beechmont, 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)
$53,438 41st percentile higher than 41% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
315housing units
315
Total Housing Units
260
Occupied Units
55
Vacant Units
3.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,900
Median Home Value
+2% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 42345
Greenville (42345)
11,747 residents
- 42330
Central City (42330)
9,386 residents
- 42337 2,026
Drakesboro (42337)
2,026 residents
- 42324 1,276
Belton (42324)
1,276 residents
- 42339 800
Dunmor (42339)
800 residents
- 42323 793
Beechmont (42323)
793 residents
- 42367 667
Powderly (42367)
667 residents
- 42326 460
Browder (42326)
460 residents
- 42321 327
Beech Creek (42321)
327 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42323 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42323 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42324
Belton (42324)
$77,898 median income
- 42345
Greenville (42345)
$62,222 median income
- 42321
Beech Creek (42321)
$53,750 median income
- 42323
Beechmont (42323)
$53,438 median income
- 42367
Powderly (42367)
$51,397 median income
- 42330
Central City (42330)
$50,226 median income
- 42339
Dunmor (42339)
$46,667 median income
- 42326
Browder (42326)
$42,167 median income
- 42337
Drakesboro (42337)
$36,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42323, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 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.
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