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ZIP Code 42240
Hopkinsville, KY, Christian County
Population
41,415
Land area
277.2sq mi
People per sq mi
149
City
Hopkinsville
ZIP 42240 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42240 at a glance
- ZIP 42240 (Hopkinsville) is 30% denser than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $51,534, 19% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $174,200 (15% below Kentucky) and median rent is $893 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42240
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Nursing Homes3
- Schools18
- Colleges2
- Libraries1
- Banks14
- Post Offices2
- Parks16
- Grocery Stores18
- Restaurants105
- Affordable Housing6
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers3
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools3
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools2
- Toxic Release Facilities12
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42240, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,534
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$174,200
Prices +5.2% in a year
Median rent
$893/mo
Homeownership
53.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
21.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
940
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
18,886
$906M annual payroll
PPP loans
$64.07M
1,334 loans
Campaign donations
$91.49K
4% D, 67% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42240, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
976
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
327
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Cities in ZIP 42240
ZIP codes near 42240
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 42217Crofton | 8.5 mi | 160 |
| 42232Gracey | 11 mi | 22 |
| 42266Pembroke | 12 mi | 72.6 |
| 42220Fairview | 13 mi | 167.9 |
| 42215Cerulean | 13 mi | 56.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42240?
- ZIP code 42240 is in Hopkinsville, KY (Christian County).
- What county is ZIP code 42240 in?
- ZIP code 42240 is mostly in Christian County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42240?
- About 41,415 people live in the 42240 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.