ZIP Code 42345 Demographics

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42345 compared to county averages.

Total Population

11,091

↓ 63.9% vs county

Median HH Income

$67,172

↑ +31.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$125,900

↑ +8.6% vs county

Median Age

46.5 yrs

↓ +8.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

↑ 42.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42345 compares to Muhlenberg County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42345 $67k Muhlenberg $51k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42345 $126k Muhlenberg $116k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

11.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

82.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$694

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42345 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$125,900
Down Payment (20%)$25,180
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$800P&I: $637 | Tax: $126 | Ins: $37
Rent (Local Median)
$694
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $106/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42345, sorted by distance.

42367 6.7 mi away muhlenberg county 42321 7.3 mi away muhlenberg county 42323 8.5 mi away muhlenberg county 42332 9.1 mi away muhlenberg county 42324 10.1 mi away muhlenberg county 42326 11.1 mi away muhlenberg county 42337 11.2 mi away muhlenberg county 42339 13.1 mi away muhlenberg 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 42345 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.