42025 ZIP Code
Benton, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42025 |
| City/Town: | Benton |
| County: | Marshall |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,836 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,840 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,165 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,631 |
| Median Home Value: | $160,700 |
| Land Area: | 199.7 sq miles
517.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 20.5 sq miles
53.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8597, -88.3347 |
Population Information (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,836 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,225 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,611 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 806 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,113 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 842 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,096 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 961 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,865 | 9.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,110 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,276 | 12.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,760 | 9.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,599 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,641 | 14.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,234 | 6.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 533 | 2.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $160,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $750 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,631 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,839 | 81.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,792 | 18.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,723 | 85.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,116 | 14.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,018 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 274 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 777 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,009 | 35.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,607 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,245 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,768 | 12.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,338 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42025 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,840 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,551 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $83,341 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,165 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 8,385 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,100 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 285 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,413 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,567 | 81.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 885 | 10.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 627 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 21 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,126 | 96.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 139 | 0.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 70 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 62 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 72 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 367 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 214 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 408 | 2.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 231 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 29 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42025 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 468 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 336 | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 704 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 715 | 9.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 826 | 10.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,319 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,294 | 16.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,236 | 15.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 615 | 7.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 326 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42025 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,271 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 906 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 100 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 171 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 440 | 5.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42025 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 99 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 469 | 5.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,411 | 17.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 230 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,093 | 13.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 615 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 118 | 1.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 413 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 547 | 6.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,954 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 513 | 6.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 442 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 196 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 17,456 | 92.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,378 | 65.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,341 | 44.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 972 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42025 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,031 | 64.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,262 | 41.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,605 | 33.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 353 | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 110 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 552 | 7.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42025 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,292 | 75.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 157 | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 109 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 122 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 119 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 111 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 325 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,393 | 14.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42025 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 47 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 739 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,086 | 11.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,839 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,759 | 18.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,277 | 13.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 855 | 8.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,480 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 1.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 384 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42025 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 114 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 634 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,852 | 19.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,074 | 52.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,399 | 14.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 558 | 5.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42025 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,709 | 47.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,107 | 14.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,878 | 36.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 106 | 1.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 39 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42025 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 436 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,813 | 23.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,062 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,528 | 32.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42025 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 533 | 7.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,102 | 16.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,508 | 22.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 867 | 12.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,668 | 24.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 763 | 11.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 282 | 4.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42025 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,237 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $464 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $750 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.38 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.16 | 2.38 |
Households (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,839 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,273 | 54.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,405 | 17.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,227 | 15.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,898 | 24.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,871 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,114 | 39.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.35 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42025 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,819 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,971 | 25.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,389 | 56.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 191 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,184 | 15.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,377 | 17.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42025 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,348 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 238 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 178 | 5.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,533 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 933 | 27.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 466 | 13.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,248 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,387 | 9.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,428 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,399 | 18.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 345 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,648 | 48.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,406 | 41.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42025 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,970 | 90.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,821 | 9.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 886 | 48.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 935 | 51.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 254 | 13.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42025 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,562 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 94 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 274 | 291.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 274 | 291.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 274 | 291.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 24 | 25.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 53 | 56.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 12 | 12.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42025 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,030 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,654 | 97.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 376 | 2.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 250 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 27 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 99 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42025 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,839 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,253 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
Benton, KY42025