Central City, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42330
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,386
- 42/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $50,226
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 6.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Central City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 42
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42330 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42330 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to 9,386 residents across 225.1 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42330 reports a modest median household income of $50,226 (16% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,087. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $151,200 (5% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $691; 70.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muhlenberg County, so 42330 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 42330
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Central City, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42330.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
25 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
18 establishments
- Manufacturing 14
Manufacturing
14 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 42330, Central City, 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
9,386
Population
225.1
Area (sq mi)
42
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42330?
41.1
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$50,226
Median Household Income
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$25,087
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42330 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Central City, 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)
$50,226 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
4,084housing units
4,084
Total Housing Units
3,669
Occupied Units
415
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,200
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$691
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 207 business establishments in ZIP 42330, employing approximately 2,301 people with a combined annual payroll of $82,739,000.
207
Businesses
2,301
Employees
$82.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 45 | 21.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 17.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 25 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 18 | 8.7% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.9% |
| Information | 8 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.4% |
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 42330 vs 42374 →
ZIP 42330 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42330
Central City (42330)
9,386 residents
- 42337 2,026
Drakesboro (42337)
2,026 residents
- 42350 1,433
Island (42350)
1,433 residents
- 42328 1,389
Centertown (42328)
1,389 residents
- 42323 793
Beechmont (42323)
793 residents
- 42367 667
Powderly (42367)
667 residents
- 42326 460
Browder (42326)
460 residents
- 42369 331
Rockport (42369)
331 residents
- 42321 327
Beech Creek (42321)
327 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42330 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42330 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42350
Island (42350)
$103,875 median income
- 42369
Rockport (42369)
$62,750 median income
- 42328
Centertown (42328)
$57,679 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
- 42326
Browder (42326)
$42,167 median income
- 42374 $41,534
South Carrollton (42374)
$41,534 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42330 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42374 | South Carrollton, KY | 277 | 2.0 mi |
| 42332 | Cleaton, KY | 271 | 5.2 mi |
| 42367 | Powderly, KY | 667 | 6.0 mi |
| 42369 | Rockport, KY | 331 | 6.7 mi |
| 42328 | Centertown, KY | 1,389 | 8.0 mi |
| 42350 | Island, KY | 1,433 | 9.7 mi |
| 42337 | Drakesboro, KY | 2,026 | 8.8 mi |
| 42326 | Browder, KY | 460 | 9.0 mi |
| 42321 | Beech Creek, KY | 327 | 10.9 mi |
| 42323 | Beechmont, KY | 793 | 11.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42330, 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 (9,386 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 42330 in?
ZIP code 42330 (Central City) 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 42330?
ZIP code 42330 in Central City, KY has a population of 9,386 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42330?
The median household income in ZIP 42330 is $50,226, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42330?
The median home value in ZIP 42330 is $151,200, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42330?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42330 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42330?
ZIP code 42330 has 207 business establishments employing approximately 2,301 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42330?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42330 are: Retail trade (45), Accommodation and food services (36), Other services (except public administration) (25). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42330?
In ZIP code 42330, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.6% 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 42330?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42330 is 25.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42330?
In ZIP code 42330, approximately 70.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42330?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42330 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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