42330 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 42330, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

42330 is a zip code in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, which covers Bremen CCD, Central City CCD, and Greenville, with a total population of 9,710 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 42330 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 42330.

The estimated population of people living in 42330 is 9,710, with a median age of 41.9.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 42330 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,710
+6.93%
+7.38%
2020
9,081
+1.36%
-
2019
8,959
 -0.01% -
2018
8,960
 -0.92% -
2017
9,043
 - -

Population of 42330 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 42330 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
92.3%
85.1%
 +8.46%
Black/African American
2.2%
11%
 -80.00%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.4%
2.6%
 +69.23%
Asian
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.8%
1%
 -20.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 42330 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 42330 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 42330 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 42330 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.9 +1.7% 41.7 +0.97% 42.4 +3.41%
2020 41.2 +1.48% 41.3 +0.98% 41 +1.23%
2019 40.6 -0.49% 40.9 +3.81% 40.5 -4.93%
2018 40.8 0% 39.4 +8.24% 42.6 -8.78%
2017 40.8 - 36.4 - 46.7 -

The median age of the 42330 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 42330 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 500 -24.85% 328 +85.33% 375 675
10 to 19 972 -15.51% 496 +44.72% 750 699
20 to 29 592 +28.64% 325 -11.6% 776 275
30 to 39 640 -15.32% 538 -1.77% 456 508
40 to 49 689 +28.21% 626 +23.5% 878 778
50 to 59 458 +48.36% 749 -16.82% 645 617
60 to 69 537 +2.97% 520 -2.04% 548 508
70+ 448 +12.58% 625 +17.17% 491 731

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 42330 zip code is $45,750.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 42330.

  • Under 25
    $46,658.00
  • 25 to 44
    $43,986.00
  • 45 to 64
    $58,219.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,536.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 42330 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 42330, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 42330 is currently $84,355.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.77% of households in 42330 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 42330 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.91%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    32.31%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.65%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.23%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.71%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.77%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 42330 is $31,392.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 42330 by the total population of 42330.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 42330 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 42330 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.14%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18.97%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.34%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 42330 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 42330 zip over the age of 16 is 7,667.

Of those people, a total of 49.80% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 42330 is 47.30%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 42330 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 456 55.50% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 479 75.40% 10.50%
25 to 29 years 572 52.40% 27.00%
30 to 34 years 277 63.20% 5.10%
35 to 44 years 1,642 69.10% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,428 59.00% 1.10%
55 to 59 years 535 57.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 568 42.60% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 956 13.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 754 9.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 42330. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,214 51.00% 5.10%
Black or African American 253 25.30% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 22 45.50% 0.00%
Asian 5 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 46 58.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 127 30.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 266 55.60% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,125 51.00% 5.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 42330 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 42330 is 3,628, with median earnings of $35,374.00.

Women in 42330 are earning approximately 58.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,628 $35,374.00
Male 1,823 $44,971.00
Female 1,805 $26,194.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 42330 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 301 $49,020.00
Business and Financial 93 $112,578.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 234 $52,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 52 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 295 $74,665.00
Healthcare Support 79 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 189 $23,166.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 128 $21,304.00
Personal Care and Service 101 $9,962.00
Sales 520 $40,263.00
Office and Administrative Support 386 $27,113.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $32,862.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 88 $78,088.00
Production 366 $21,891.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $97,574.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 42330 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 42330.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 176 $48,676.00 125 $67,614.00
Business and Financial 93 $112,578.00 0 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 33 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 43 $0.00 191 $77,937.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 40 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 54 $0.00 241 $73,018.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 79 $26,250.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 131 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 21 $0.00 168 $23,411.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 53 $0.00 75 $16,520.00
Personal Care and Service 62 $8,485.00 39 $32,679.00
Sales 203 $78,047.00 317 $13,449.00
Office and Administrative Support 24 $0.00 362 $26,690.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 213 $32,862.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 88 $78,088.00 0 $0.00
Production 203 $27,725.00 163 $6,064.00
Transportation and Material Moving 105 $97,574.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 3,501 households in 42330, with an average household size of 2.68 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,444 families living in the 42330 zip code with an average family size of 3.17 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 42330:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,973 220 251 1,057
Average Household Size 3.07 4.24 3.34 1.46
Total Families 1,973 220 251 0
Average Household Size 3.07 4.05 3.23 0

Poverty

Of the 2,444 families living in 42330, 10.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 42330:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 3,960 housing units in 42330.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,501 88.41%
Vacant 459 11.59%

14.55% of the total 3,960 housing units in 42330 are rental units. This is approximately 576 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,869 are occupied by the owner - or 72.45% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 42330 is $584.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 42330 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    56
  • Less than $500
    147
  • $500 to $999
    414
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    15
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 42330 is $109,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 42330 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    634
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    683
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    652
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    220
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    437
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    170
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    53
  • $1,000,000 or more
    20

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 42330. The chart below shows the number of properties in 42330 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    227
  • 1940 to 1949
    272
  • 1950 to 1959
    256
  • 1960 to 1969
    619
  • 1970 to 1979
    889
  • 1980 to 1989
    372
  • 1990 to 1999
    606
  • 2000 to 2009
    544
  • 2010 to 2013
    150
  • 2014 or later
    25

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 42330 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    88
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,016
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,259
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,138

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 42330 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 42330 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 42330.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    319
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    442
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    559
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    491
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    675
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    156
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    187
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    21
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    123
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    160
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    226
  • 90 or more minutes
    118

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 42330 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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