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Campbellsville, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42718

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

24,312
37/sq mi
$57,243
Median income
$170,500
Median home value
23.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Campbellsville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42718 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42718 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Campbellsville, Taylor County, Kentucky, with 24,312 residents across 653.5 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 42718 reports a modest median household income of $57,243 (4% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,357. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. The typical home here is valued at $170,500 (7% above the state average); renters pay a median of $723 monthly, and 69.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The state and national benchmarks above give 42718's numbers context; they should not be read in isolation.

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 42718

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Campbellsville, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42718.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 42718, Campbellsville, 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

24,312

Population

653.5

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42718?

37.8

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

1.3%

Foreign-Born

White 88.7%
African American 4.6%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

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?

$57,243

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$28,357

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

22.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42718 ranks nationally

Campbellsville, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,243 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 60.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%

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

What does housing look like?

11,201

Total Housing Units

10,332

Occupied Units

869

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$170,500

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$723

Median Rent

1979

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

+9.6%

YoY Change (2024)

267

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+167%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42718 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +167% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.6% 159
2021 +14.6% 182
2022 +17.7% 214
2023 +13.6% 243
2024 +9.6% 267

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 620 business establishments in ZIP 42718, employing approximately 9,879 people with a combined annual payroll of $394,758,000.

620

Businesses

9,879

Employees

$394.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 130 21.0%
Health care and social assistance 88 14.2%
Other services (except public administration) 77 12.4%
Construction 57 9.2%
Accommodation and food services 47 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 41 6.6%
Finance and insurance 40 6.5%
Manufacturing 28 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 24 3.9%
Wholesale trade 22 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.1%
Information 12 1.9%
Utilities 4 0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42718 in? ▼
ZIP code 42718 (Campbellsville) is located in Taylor County, Kentucky. Taylor County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/taylor-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42718? ▼
ZIP code 42718 in Campbellsville, KY has a population of 24,312 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42718? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42718 is $57,243, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42718? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42718 is $170,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42718? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42718 is White at 88.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42718? ▼
ZIP code 42718 has 620 business establishments employing approximately 9,879 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42718? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42718 are: Retail trade (130), Health care and social assistance (88), Other services (except public administration) (77). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42718? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42718 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 167%. 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 42718? ▼
In ZIP code 42718, 60.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.4% 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 42718? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42718 is 22.2 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 42718? ▼
In ZIP code 42718, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42718? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42718 is 17.8% 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.