County

Marshall County, KY

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Kentucky

👥31,153Population
💰$63,483Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂45.0Median Age
🏠$173,524Median Home Value▼ 38% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.6%Hispanic: 2%Black: 0.7%Asian: 0.5%Other: 1.2%Race
White95.6%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.7%
Asian0.5%
Other1.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
23%
45–64
28%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age45.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.37
Below Poverty13.3% ▲ 33% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma202 (1%)
HS Graduate6,858 (32.4%)
Some College3,764 (17.8%)
Associates3,719 (17.5%)
Bachelors1,991 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree4,660 (22%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 32.4%Some College: 17.8%Associates: 17.5%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad32.4%
Some College17.8%
Associates17.5%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.7%Renter: 18.3%Tenure
Owner81.7%
Renter18.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
26%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,483 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$173,524 ▼ 38% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$763/mo
Total Housing Units16,188
Vacant Units3,278

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
30%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Marshall County, KY

Marshall County is located in Kentucky and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 31,153 residents. With a median age of 45, it is a mature county.

Marshall County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,482 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 13.3% is above the national average.

Housing in Marshall County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $173,524 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $762. Homeownership rates are high at 81.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Marshall County are primarily White (95.61%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Marshall County, KY is a solidly middle-class area in Kentucky. The 4 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Marshall County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
42025 Benton 19,238 $66,919 $172,800 $782 4.3% 31.7%
42029 Calvert City 5,733 $62,067 $145,100 $765 3.0% 34.2%
42044 Gilbertsville 4,344 $59,432 $237,400 $674 3.6% 26.2%
42048 Hardin 1,838 $41,507 $118,800 $760 1.5% 31.1%