Greenville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42345
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,747
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,222
- Median income Near-median income area
- $138,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greenville pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42345 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42345 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to 11,747 residents across 395.5 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42345 reports a modest median household income of $62,222 (4% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,020. The poverty rate is 15.7%, with unemployment at 4.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $138,500 (13% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $726; 79.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muhlenberg County, so 42345 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 42345
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greenville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42345.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 15
Professional, scientific, and technical services
15 establishments
- Finance and insurance 13
Finance and insurance
13 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 42345, Greenville, 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
11,747
Population
395.5
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42345?
44.4
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
3.1%
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?
$62,222
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$38,020
Per Capita Income
15.7%
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Unemployment Rate
25.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42345 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Greenville, 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)
$62,222 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
4,914housing units
4,914
Total Housing Units
4,502
Occupied Units
412
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$138,500
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$726
Median Rent
1978
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+15.2%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42345 have increased 15.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +9.1% | 141 |
| 2020 | +0.8% | 142 |
| 2021 | +7.1% | 152 |
| 2022 | +15.2% | 176 |
| 2024 | – | 213 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 210 business establishments in ZIP 42345, employing approximately 2,364 people with a combined annual payroll of $96,834,000.
210
Businesses
2,364
Employees
$96.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 46 | 21.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 34 | 16.2% |
| Retail trade | 32 | 15.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 7.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 10 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 4.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 2.9% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 4 | 1.9% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.4% |
| 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 42345 vs 42367 →
ZIP 42345 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
- 42344 856
Graham (42344)
856 residents
- 42323 793
Beechmont (42323)
793 residents
- 42367 667
Powderly (42367)
667 residents
- 42321 327
Beech Creek (42321)
327 residents
- 42332 271
Cleaton (42332)
271 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42345 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42345 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 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
- 42344
Graham (42344)
$40,972 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42345 ranks the highest of 5 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 42345, 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 (11,747 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 42345 in?
ZIP code 42345 (Greenville) 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 42345?
ZIP code 42345 in Greenville, KY has a population of 11,747 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42345?
The median household income in ZIP 42345 is $62,222, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42345?
The median home value in ZIP 42345 is $138,500, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42345?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42345 is White at 91.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42345?
ZIP code 42345 has 210 business establishments employing approximately 2,364 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42345?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42345 are: Other services (except public administration) (46), Health care and social assistance (34), Retail trade (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42345?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42345 increased by 15.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42345?
In ZIP code 42345, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 42345?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42345 is 25.3 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 42345?
In ZIP code 42345, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42345?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42345 is 15.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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