42240 ZIP Code
Hopkinsville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42240 |
| City/Town: | Hopkinsville |
| County: | Christian |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 41,788 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,116 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,917 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,712 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,300 |
| Land Area: | 277.2 sq miles
718.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8802, -87.4631 |
Population Information (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 41,788 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,770 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 21,018 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,810 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,147 | 7.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,640 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,646 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,546 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,880 | 14.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,557 | 10.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,556 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,306 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,510 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,844 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,221 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 1,125 | 2.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $859 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,712 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,360 | 87.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,352 | 12.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,750 | 53.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,610 | 46.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,999 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,363 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,571 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,764 | 32.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,913 | 21.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,989 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,604 | 13.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,795 | 6.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,116 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,292 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $59,838 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,917 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 17,745 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,306 | 92.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,285 | 7.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,855 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,235 | 75.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,616 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,425 | 8.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 28,014 | 67.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,129 | 24.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 74 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 485 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 29 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 582 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,475 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 996 | 2.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,433 | 3.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,024 | 2.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 88 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 18 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 303 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,334 | 8.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,398 | 8.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,580 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,303 | 14.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,988 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,021 | 18.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,710 | 10.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,769 | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 603 | 3.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 654 | 4.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,010 | 85.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,205 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 21 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 105 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 225 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 584 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 312 | 1.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 955 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,147 | 19.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 327 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,106 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 679 | 4.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 189 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 403 | 2.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,819 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,439 | 21.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 974 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 908 | 5.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,048 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.8% | 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 (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,020 | 88.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,700 | 54.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 20,357 | 48.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,050 | 7.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,648 | 71.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,729 | 35.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,206 | 25.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,222 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 491 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,409 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,029 | 69.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 257 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 581 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,494 | 8.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 987 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 351 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 671 | 3.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,328 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 172 | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,521 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,098 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,171 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,818 | 9.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,932 | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,419 | 12.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,863 | 15.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 827 | 4.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 891 | 4.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 203 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,605 | 8.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,545 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,586 | 45.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,260 | 12.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 513 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,713 | 41.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 1,093 | 6.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 8,148 | 49.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 152 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 150 | 0.9% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 104 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,335 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,489 | 39.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,917 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,619 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 1,023 | 11.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,916 | 21.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,758 | 20.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,288 | 14.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,639 | 18.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 811 | 9.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 266 | 3.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 49 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,237 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $412 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $859 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,360 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,936 | 36.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,317 | 14.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,311 | 20.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,775 | 35.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,357 | 32.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,901 | 30.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,311 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,968 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,971 | 42.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 520 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 2,485 | 15.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,989 | 30.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,162 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 469 | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,891 | 53.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,047 | 22.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,491 | 16.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,488 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,728 | 11.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,070 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 8,720 | 21.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 910 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 4,748 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 3,062 | 35.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,813 | 80.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,443 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,438 | 59.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,992 | 40.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,903 | 25.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 40,651 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 751 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,137 | 151.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,137 | 151.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,137 | 151.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 106 | 14.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 64 | 8.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 580 | 77.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 15 | 2.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 38,978 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 37,169 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,809 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 956 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 594 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 236 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,360 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,744 | 90.1% | 89.4% |
Hopkinsville, KY42240