ZIP Code 42240 Demographics & Data

Insights on Hopkinsville, KY (ZIP Code 42240)

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Detailed Demographics Data and Other Stats About 42240

The 42240 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Hopkinsville in Kentucky in Christian County in the United States. The current population estimate is 41,027. The 42240 ZIP Code has a median age of 37.8 years, and 20.5% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Approximately 19% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $42,955. Approximately 19.3% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $24,568.

Population in 42240

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 42240 is 41,027.

Hopkinsville, KY

The 42240 ZIP Code is associated with Hopkinsville, KY in Christian County.

Area Codes associated with 42240

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 42240 include 270.

Sunrise / Sunset in 42240

Sunrise: 6:27 am
Sunset: 4:41 pm
Sunrise in 42240 6:27 am
Sunrise in 42240 4:41 pm

Weather forecast for 42240

This Afternoon's forecast for 42240: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 57 in the afternoon. South southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Current air quality in 42240

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 42240 Good

Internet in 42240

In ZIP Code 42240, about 83.6% of households have a computer, while 73.3% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 42240

In ZIP Code 42240, males make up an estimated 48.8% of the overall population, while females comprise approximately 51.2%.

Health Insurance in 42240

Approximately 8.2% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 42240

The median household income in ZIP Code 42240 is $42,955, while the region's mean household income is $59,880. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $24,568. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42240 of $24,568 is approximately 12.81% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 18.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately94.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.7% of the population in 42240 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.4% of 42240 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 42240

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 12.2%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 7.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 11.2%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 15.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 16.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 9.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 2.4%
$200,000 or more per year 3.3%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 42240

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42240, 97.6% is one race, while 2.4% are two or more races. Approximately 3.2% of 42240 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42240 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (71.0%), followed by Black or African American (27.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 42240

Industry Percent
White 71.0%
Black or African American 27.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 1.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 42240

Residents of ZIP Code 42240 are younger than average. The median age of 37.8 years in ZIP Code 42240 is approximately 0.79% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 73.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.7% of the population in 42240 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.1% of 42240 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 42240

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.4%
5 to 9 years 7.8%
10 to 14 years 6.8%
15 to 19 years 6.5%
20 to 24 years 6.1%
25 to 34 years 12.7%
35 to 44 years 12.3%
45 to 54 years 11.7%
55 to 59 years 5.9%
60 to 64 years 5.8%
65 to 74 years 9.4%
75 to 84 years 5.5%
85 years and over 2.1%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 42240

In ZIP Code 42240, 94.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 1.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.6% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Christian County region.

Language Spoken in 42240

Language Spoken Percent
English only 94.8%
Spanish 1.9%
Other Indo-European languages 2.7%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.6%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 42240

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42240, an estimated 20.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Christian County region.

Age of Housing in 42240

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.4%
Built between 2010 and 2013 2.6%
Built between 2000 and 2009 10.9%
Built between 1990 and 1999 16.1%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.3%
Built between 1970 and 1979 20.7%
Built between 1960 and 1969 16.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 14.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 3.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.3%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 42240

In ZIP Code 42240, 84.4% of the population graduated high school, while 19.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.1% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 32.3% in this Christian County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 42240

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 6.1%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 9.5%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 32.3%
Some college, no degree 21.4%
Associate's degree 11.4%
Bachelor's degree 10.3%
Graduate or professional degree 8.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 42240 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 42240

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 42240 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42240 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42240 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 42240

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91.8%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 42240

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 42240 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42240 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes electricity rates in 42240 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 42240

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 42240 9.65¢/kWh 10¢/kWh 5.35¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.68¢/kWh 11.6¢/kWh 6.74¢/kWh
United States 16.63¢/kWh 13.39¢/kWh 8.72¢/kWh

Solar Power in 42240

Month ZIP Code 42240 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.84 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.29 3 6.31
Mar 4.85 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.52 5.13 7.3
May 5.6 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.75 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.84 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.04 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.88 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.42 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.43 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.29 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes solar power levels in 42240 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 42240 [5]

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 42240, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 42240 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Christian County region was improper use of a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 42240

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or credit repair services 91
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 71
Debt collection 22
Checking or savings account 7
Vehicle loan or lease 4
Other 13
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 42240

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Improper use of your report 63
Incorrect information on your report 60
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 28
Attempts to collect debt not owed 10
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 6
Other 41
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 42240

In 42240, 54.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 17.0 minutes. Approximately 23.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42240 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 22.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 42240 workers 16 years and over work in wholesale trade.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 42240. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 42240

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 1.5%
Construction 4.8%
Manufacturing 22.4%
Wholesale trade 1.3%
Retail trade 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.2%
Information 2.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 7.9%
Other services, except public administration 5.5%
Public administration 4.3%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.