42324 ZIP Code, Belton, KY
42324 is a ZIP code in Belton, Kentucky in Muhlenberg County. It covers 31 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 42323, 42339 and 42321. 1,228 people live here in 533 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (88%). Median household income is $77,898, above the Kentucky median of $63,726; the median age is 47.8, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Belton, KY
- County: Muhlenberg County
- Land area: 31 sq mi
- Population: 1,228
- Median household income: $77,898
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,228 |
| Households | 533 |
| Median household income | $77,898 |
| Income per person | $45,277 |
| Median age | 47.8 |
| Homeowners | 88.2% |
| Median home value | $157,900 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 18.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 17.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% |
| Broadband internet | 84.6% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 1.9% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 6.9% |
| $25–35K | 12.0% |
| $35–50K | 15.0% |
| $50–75K | 11.8% |
| $75–100K | 9.6% |
| $100–150K | 12.6% |
| $150–200K | 15.8% |
| $200K+ | 14.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 6.6% |
| 10–19 | 17.5% |
| 20–24 | 3.3% |
| 25–34 | 5.1% |
| 35–44 | 13.2% |
| 45–54 | 12.8% |
| 55–64 | 19.8% |
| 65–74 | 15.4% |
| 75+ | 6.3% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 48.2% |
| Owned outright | 33.9% |
| Rented | 11.0% |
| Vacant | 7.0% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 85.9% |
| Townhome | 1.6% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 12.6% |
Businesses in 42324
5 business establishments with 19 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 4
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 42323 — Beechmont CDP, KY (2.5 mi)
- 42339 — Dunmor CDP, KY (3.2 mi)
- 42321 — Beechmont CDP, KY (3.4 mi)
- 42337 — Drakesboro city, KY (5.4 mi)
- 42326 (6.5 mi)
- 42332 — Cleaton CDP, KY (8.6 mi)
- 42273 — Rochester city, KY (9.4 mi)
- 42256 — Lewisburg city, KY (9.6 mi)
Areas that include 42324
- Belton, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Muhlenberg County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 7: highest median household income in Muhlenberg County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median home value in Muhlenberg County
- No. 2 of 7: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Muhlenberg County
- No. 1 of 7: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Muhlenberg County
- No. 1 of 7: highest median age in Muhlenberg County
- No. 4 of 7: fastest population growth in Muhlenberg County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 42324, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 42324 in?
- 42324 is a Belton, KY mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 42324 in?
- 42324 is in Muhlenberg County.
- What is the population of 42324?
- About 1,228 people (±258), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 1,122.
- What is the median household income in 42324?
- $77,898 (±$37,691), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 42324?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 42324 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42324?
- The closest, measured center to center: 42323 (2.5 mi, Beechmont), 42339 (3.2 mi, Dunmor), 42321 (3.4 mi, Beechmont), 42337 (5.4 mi, Drakesboro), 42326 (6.5 mi) and 42332 (8.6 mi, Cleaton).
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