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 Moderate-density area
- $57,243
- Median income Below-median income area
- $170,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42718 (Campbellsville, KY) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.4 in 2023 to 266.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,357. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $170,500 (7% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $723; 69.1% of occupied homes 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. No nearby ZIP peer set is available for this delivery area, so the Kentucky and national benchmarks above are the appropriate context for 42718.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
130 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 47
Accommodation and food services
47 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 42718?
37.8
Median Age
50.9%
Male
49.1%
Female
1.3%
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?
$57,243
Median Household Income
-4% vs state ZIP avg
$28,357
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42718 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Campbellsville, 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)
$57,243 Top 50% higher than 50% 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
11,201housing units
11,201
Total Housing Units
10,332
Occupied Units
869
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$170,500
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42718, 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 (24,312 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 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.
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