42204 ZIP Code — Allensville, KY

Todd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42204 is located in Allensville, Kentucky, within Todd County. It covers approximately 42.66 square miles and serves a population of 625 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42204

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

The gap between median ($56,148) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42204 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

625

population

42.66

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42204 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42204

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42204. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Allensville	Acceptable
Allensville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42234 Guthrie (4.3 mi) 42286 Trenton (9.7 mi) 37010 Adams (11.1 mi) 42202 Adairville (11.8 mi) 42220 Elkton (13 mi) 37032 Cedar Hill (13.2 mi) 42276 Russellville (15.7 mi) 42266 Pembroke (16.1 mi) 37043 Clarksville (17 mi) 37040 Clarksville (19.1 mi) 42262 Oak Grove (19.4 mi) 37172 Springfield (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	625
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	219

Geography
Land area	42.66 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	36.7207
Longitude	-87.0892
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	30.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

625

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$56,148

Median household income

$38,303

Per capita income

$205,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

67.6%

Home ownership

18.4%

Poverty rate

8.8%

Unemployment

263

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	110	17.6%
18 and over	515	82.4%
65 and over	205	32.8%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 81.4%

Two or more races 8.6%

Hispanic or Latino 6%

Black or African American 4.1%

Group	Count	%
White	541	81.4%
Two or more races	57	8.6%
Hispanic or Latino	40	6%
Black or African American	27	4.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	30.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	9.9%	14.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	8.1%	3.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 28.5%

$15k–$25k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 27.0%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 4.6%

$200k+ 7.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	28.5%
$15k–$25k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	27.0%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	4.6%
$200k+	7.5%
Median income	$56,148

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.8%

$50k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 18.9%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k–$300k 44.2%

$300k–$500k 3.2%

$500k–$1M 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	67.6%
Renter occupied	32.4%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	72.9%
Large apartment buildings	11.3%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.7%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	22.3%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	1.1%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	14.1%
1939 or earlier	22.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.3%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	20.3%
2 vehicles	30.2%
3 or more	45.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	64.4%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Fuel oil	6.4%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	144	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	22	7.8%
Male householder, no spouse	80	28.5%
Female householder, no spouse	35	12.5%
Households with children under 18	73	26.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	158	56.2%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.0%	20.6%
Married	47.5%	61.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.6%	17.6%
Divorced	32.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 10.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	87.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	13.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.7%

Retail trade 25.4%

Agriculture & mining 18.8%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Public administration 5.0%

Construction 3.8%

Professional & management 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.1%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	8.8%
Self-employed	17.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.6%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	10.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.7

Poverty

All people 18.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 37.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	24.9%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	47.3%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	14.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.4%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	40.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	30.3%
Poor mental health	20.5%
Poor physical health	19.2%
No health insurance	15.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	41.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.1%
Teeth loss	29.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	3.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.7%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.4%
Public insurance	50.2%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	7.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	560	89.6%
Spanish	40	7.1%
Other Indo-European	40	7.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	585	93.6%
Born in same state	575	92.0%
Born in different state	196	31.4%
Foreign born	10	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	40	6.4%
Not a US citizen	40	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	107	17.1%
Arab	106	17%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	47	7.5%
Polish	13	2.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	63.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42204

What city is ZIP code 42204 in?

ZIP code 42204 is primarily assigned to Allensville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42204 in?

ZIP code 42204 falls within Todd County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42204 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 42204 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 42204 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 42204 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42204?

18% of residents in ZIP code 42204 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42204?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 42204 in?

ZIP code 42204 observes the CST timezone.