42321 ZIP Code – Beech Creek, Kentucky
42321 is a ZIP code serving Beech Creek, Kentucky in Muhlenberg County with a population of approximately 415 residents. At $66,250, the median household income here runs above the Kentucky average and near the U.S. average. At $87,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 92.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). Housing consists of 79% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.2%, below the national average. An estimated 17.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 5.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 35.2, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 42323, 42324, 42337.
ZIP Code 42321 Data
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ZIP 42321 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42321 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 415 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $66k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $87k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.2 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.6% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.0% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42323 – Beechmont
- 42324 – Belton
- 42337 – Drakesboro
- 42326 – Browder
- 42332 – Cleaton
- 42339 – Dunmor
- 42367 – Powderly
- 42345 – Greenville
- 42330 – Central City
- 42273 – Rochester
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42323 | BEECHMONT | 810 | $50,341 |
| 42324 | BELTON | 1,080 | $50,859 |
| 42337 | DRAKESBORO | 1,743 | $37,667 |
| 42326 | BROWDER | 305 | $39,750 |
| 42332 | CLEATON | 102 | Not provided |