PlainZIP

Belton, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42324

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

1,276
14/sq mi
$77,898
Median income
$157,900
Median home value
32.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Belton pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
29th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42324 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Belton, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to just 1,276 residents across 94.5 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42324 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,898 (31% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $45,277. Poverty here runs at 4.6%, with unemployment measured at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $157,900 (1% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 88.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.8, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42324, plus 6 more within Muhlenberg County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

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 42324, Belton, 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

1,276

Population

94.5

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42324?

47.8

Median Age

53.2%

Male

46.8%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 88.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

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?

$77,898

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$45,277

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42324 ranks nationally

Belton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,898 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.8%

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

What does housing look like?

573

Total Housing Units

533

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.2%
Renter 11.8%

$157,900

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 42324, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $621,000.

5

Businesses

19

Employees

$621K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 4 80.0%

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 42324 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 42324 ranks #3 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 42324 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 42324 ranks the highest of 8 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
42323 Beechmont, KY 793 3.2 mi
42339 Dunmor, KY 800 3.3 mi
42321 Beech Creek, KY 327 3.9 mi
42326 Browder, KY 460 6.2 mi
42337 Drakesboro, KY 2,026 6.4 mi
42256 Lewisburg, KY 5,028 8.9 mi
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 9.3 mi
42273 Rochester, KY 443 9.9 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
42344 standard
Graham, KY
Pop: 856
42339 standard
Dunmor, KY
Pop: 800

Related Areas

Muhlenberg County Belton, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42324 in? ▼
ZIP code 42324 (Belton) 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 42324? ▼
ZIP code 42324 in Belton, KY has a population of 1,276 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42324 is $77,898, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42324 is $157,900, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42324 is White at 88.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42324? ▼
ZIP code 42324 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42324? ▼
In ZIP code 42324, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.8% 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 42324? ▼
In ZIP code 42324, approximately 88.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42324 is 4.6% 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.