42323 ZIP Code — Beechmont, KY

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42323 is located in Beechmont, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 1.47 square miles and serves a population of 810 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42323

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $153,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $50,341. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42323 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

810

population

1.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42323 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42323

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42323. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beechmont	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42337 Drakesboro (3.6 mi) 42339 Dunmor (5.3 mi) 42345 Greenville (8.3 mi) 42367 Powderly (8.3 mi) 42369 Rockport (9.7 mi) 42273 Rochester (10.7 mi) 42330 Central City (11.7 mi) 42256 Lewisburg (12.5 mi) 42320 Beaver Dam (15.5 mi) 42354 Mc Henry (15.6 mi) 42344 Graham (16.6 mi) 42328 Centertown (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	810
Population density	551 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	1.47 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.1739
Longitude	-87.0324
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	52.1%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

810

Population

551

People per sq mi

22.4

Median age

$50,341

Median household income

$19,622

Per capita income

$153,800

Median home value

$935

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

220

Housing units

1.3%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	325	40.1%
18 and over	485	59.9%
65 and over	97	12.0%
Median age	22.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.6%

Two or more races 6.8%

Black or African American 5.2%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Group	Count	%
White	708	83.6%
Two or more races	58	6.8%
Black or African American	44	5.2%
Hispanic or Latino	37	4.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.1%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	18.7%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 30.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 18.1%

$100k–$150k 2.2%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	30.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	18.1%
$100k–$150k	2.2%
$150k–$200k	15.9%
Median income	$50,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.2%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 33.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$153,800
Median rent / month	$935
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	20.0%
Single-family detached	73.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.8%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	10.3%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	16.9%
1970–1979	28.6%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	13.1%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	49.0%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	4.3%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	52.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.8%
Electricity	69.0%
Fuel oil	14.2%
No fuel used	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	73	31.5%
Female householder, no spouse	26	11.2%
Households with children under 18	88	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	57	24.6%
Average household size	3.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	37.8%
Married	53.2%	48.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	6.8%
Divorced	22.5%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 26.2%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 1.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.6%
Bachelor's or higher	1.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	37	14.2%
Elementary school	134	51.5%
High school	84	32.3%
College / grad school	5	1.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.7%

Transportation & utilities 19.2%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Wholesale trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Retail trade 8.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.2%

Professional & management 2.8%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	3.2%
Sales & office	7.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	65.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.0%
Government	2.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	3.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	5.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.0

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 21.4%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 26.3%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.6%
Retirement income	4.3%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.9%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.8%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	26.1%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	25.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.2%
Under 18	16.9%
18–64 years	28.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	67.3%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	708	87.4%
Spanish	2	0.3%
Other Indo-European	2	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	810	100.0%
Born in same state	810	100.0%
Born in different state	680	84.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	138	17%
Arab	82	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	6.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.6%
Internet access	87.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42323

What city is ZIP code 42323 in?

ZIP code 42323 is primarily assigned to Beechmont, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42323 in?

ZIP code 42323 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42323 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 42323 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42323?

19% of residents in ZIP code 42323 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42323?

The median home value in ZIP code 42323 is $153,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42323?

ZIP code 42323 has an estimated population of 810 residents, with a density of 550 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42323 in?

ZIP code 42323 observes the CST timezone.