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Beechmont, KY
Census-designated place in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. ZIP codes: 42321, 42323.
Population
771
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
424
ZIP codes
2
Beechmont and its ZIP codes
Beechmont at a glance
- Beechmont is about 3.7 times as dense as Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,240 a year, 18% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,900 (21% below Kentucky).
Local data for Beechmont, KY
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beechmont, KY, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,240
Poverty rate
25.4%
Median home value
$162,900
Homeownership
83.4%
Bachelor's or higher
8.1%
Median age
39.1
Average commute
25.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (110), Puerto Ricans (41), German Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Muhlenberg County. PPP loans are for Beechmont.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,157
7,845 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,963
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$229M
FY 2026, $7,409 per person
PPP loans
$2.2M
24 loans, 240 jobs reported
How people get to work
Beechmont, KY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone95.4%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beechmont, KY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
799
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
25
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 24°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
ZIP codes in Beechmont
2 in or overlapping Beechmont. Population shown
Cities near Beechmont
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DrakesboroCity | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| CleatonCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| DunmorCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 2.6 |
| GreenvilleCity | 8.3 mi | 5.1 |
| PowderlyCity | 8.3 mi | 1.6 |
| RochesterCity | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Central CityCity | 9.4 mi | 5.3 |
| RockportCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| South CarrolltonCity | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| LewisburgCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| McHenryCity | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| BremenCity | 17 mi | 0.2 |
| CentertownCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| Beaver DamCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| White PlainsCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| MorgantownCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beechmont, KY in?
- Beechmont is in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
- What ZIP codes are in Beechmont, KY?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Beechmont include 42321, 42323.
- What is the population of Beechmont, KY?
- About 771 people live in Beechmont, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beechmont?
- Nearby places include Drakesboro (3.3 mi), Cleaton (6.3 mi), Dunmor (7.1 mi), Greenville (8.3 mi), Powderly (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023