ZIP Code 42344 Demographics

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42344 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,064

↓ 96.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$39,286

↓ 22.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$74,600

↓ 35.6% vs county

Median Age

45.3 yrs

↓ +5.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.9%

↓ +61.5% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42344 compares to Muhlenberg County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42344 $39k Muhlenberg $51k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42344 $75k Muhlenberg $116k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

0.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

90.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42344 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$74,600
Down Payment (20%)$14,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$474P&I: $377 | Tax: $75 | Ins: $22
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $1,026/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42344, sorted by distance.

42464 5.8 mi away hopkins county 42440 8.0 mi away hopkins county 42442 11.6 mi away hopkins county 42217 16.4 mi away christian county 42078 52.6 mi away livingston county 62982 58.3 mi away hardin county 42047 59.0 mi away livingston county 62938 67.7 mi away pope county

About Muhlenberg County

Muhlenberg County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 30,735. The county's median household income is $50,935 and median home value is $115,900. ZIP code 42344 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Muhlenberg County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.