Calhoun, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42327
McLean County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,037
- 13/sq mi Low-density area
- $66,836
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Calhoun pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 42nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42327 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42327 covers 323.0 square miles in Calhoun, McLean County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,037 residents on file, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42327 reports a modest median household income of $66,836 (12% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,275. The poverty rate is 7.2%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $167,500 (5% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $638; 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in McLean County, so 42327 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 42327
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Calhoun, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42327.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 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 42327, Calhoun, 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
4,037
Population
323.0
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42327?
40.8
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
1.0%
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?
$66,836
Median Household Income
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$31,275
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42327 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Calhoun, 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)
$66,836 Top 28% higher than 72% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,779housing units
1,779
Total Housing Units
1,544
Occupied Units
235
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,500
Median Home Value
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$638
Median Rent
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 75 business establishments in ZIP 42327, employing approximately 494 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,598,000.
75
Businesses
494
Employees
$21.6M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 9 | 12.0% |
| Construction | 8 | 10.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 6.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 6.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 4.0% |
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 42327 vs 42371 →
ZIP 42327 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42327
Calhoun (42327)
4,037 residents
- 42350 1,433
Island (42350)
1,433 residents
- 42371 476
Rumsey (42371)
476 residents
- 42356 83
Maple Mount (42356)
83 residents
- 42322 47
Beech Grove (42322)
47 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42327 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42327 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42371
Rumsey (42371)
$130,250 median income
- 42350
Island (42350)
$103,875 median income
- 42327
Calhoun (42327)
$66,836 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42327 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42327, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,037 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 42327 in?
ZIP code 42327 (Calhoun) is located in McLean County, Kentucky. McLean County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mclean-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42327?
ZIP code 42327 in Calhoun, KY has a population of 4,037 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42327?
The median household income in ZIP 42327 is $66,836, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42327?
The median home value in ZIP 42327 is $167,500, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42327?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42327 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42327?
ZIP code 42327 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 494 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42327?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42327 are: Other services (except public administration) (15), Retail trade (13), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42327?
In ZIP code 42327, 54.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% 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 42327?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42327 is 29.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42327?
In ZIP code 42327, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42327?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42327 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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