42029 ZIP Code — Calvert City, KY
Marshall County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42029 is located in Calvert City, Kentucky, within Marshall County. It covers approximately 46.09 square miles and serves a population of 6,092 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
About ZIP code 42029
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 $141,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $62,130.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
6,092
population
46.09
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42029 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42029
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42029. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Calvert City | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
42058 Ledbetter (5 mi)
42044 Gilbertsville (7.2 mi)
42045 Grand Rivers (7.4 mi)
42082 Symsonia (9.6 mi)
42025 Benton (10.5 mi)
42003 Paducah (10.5 mi)
42083 Tiline (11.8 mi)
62910 Brookport (14.1 mi)
42055 Kuttawa (14.8 mi)
42027 Boaz (15.3 mi)
42028 Burna (15.6 mi)
42081 Smithland (15.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 6,092 |
| Population density | 132 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 157 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 46.09 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.0072 |
| Longitude | -88.3905 |
| 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 | 41.1% | 44.0% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 20.4% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
6,092
Population
132
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$62,130
Median household income
$35,219
Per capita income
$141,100
Median home value
$744
Median monthly rent
68.6%
Home ownership
11.3%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
2,106
Housing units
26.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
116
Under 5
119
212
5–9
218
158
10–14
163
195
15–19
200
236
20–24
242
251
25–34
258
495
35–44
508
395
45–54
405
185
55–59
189
178
60–64
183
327
65–74
335
163
75–84
167
96
85+
98
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,243 | 20.4% |
| 18 and over | 4,849 | 79.6% |
| 65 and over | 1,186 | 19.5% |
| Median age | 41.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
95.4%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1.4%
Black or African American
0.9%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,890 | 95.4% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 2.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 85 | 1.4% |
| Black or African American | 56 | 0.9% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.1% | 44.0% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 31.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.7% | 20.4% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 3.8% | 3.9% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
7.0%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
10.5%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
13.4%
$50k–$75k
21.6%
$75k–$100k
9.5%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.0% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $62,130 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
7.8%
$50k–$100k
22.3%
$100k–$150k
23.8%
$150k–$200k
11.8%
$200k–$300k
16.6%
$300k–$500k
13.1%
$500k–$1M
4.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,100 |
| Median rent / month | $744 |
| Owner occupied | 68.6% |
| Renter occupied | 31.4% |
| Vacant | 13.2% |
| Single-family detached | 74.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.1% |
| Mobile homes | 16.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 50.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.4% |
| 3 or more | 22.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 43.5% |
| Electricity | 46.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 9.3% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,239 | 49.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 118 | 4.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 534 | 21.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 622 | 24.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 859 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 734 | 29.2% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.9% | 26.5% |
| Married | 51.9% | 50.7% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.3% |
| Widowed | 3.1% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 16.7% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.8%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
26.8%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
10.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 79 | 6.2% |
| Kindergarten | 92 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 569 | 44.8% |
| High school | 268 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 261 | 20.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
14.2%
Public administration
12.5%
Manufacturing
12.4%
Construction
9.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Finance & real estate
4.2%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Professional & management
2.3%
Other services
2.1%
Information
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 30.7% |
| Service | 15.8% |
| Sales & office | 28.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.3% |
| Production & transportation | 13.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 19.4% |
| Self-employed | 2.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 88.1% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 1.3% |
| Work from home | 1.5% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.4 |
Poverty
All people
11.3%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
25.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.5% |
| Retirement income | 27.1% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 43.5% |
| High cholesterol | 37.9% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.6% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 34.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 11.0% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.5% |
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.8% |
| Depression | 25.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.3% |
| Poor mental health | 17.1% |
| Poor physical health | 14.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 56.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.2% |
| Teeth loss | 18.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 275 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% |
| 18–64 years | 16.5% |
| 65 and over | 32.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.9% |
| Public insurance | 40.0% |
| No insurance | 2.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,857 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 6,079 | 99.8% |
| Born in same state | 6,057 | 99.4% |
| Born in different state | 4,214 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 0.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 13 | 0.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 13 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,265 | 20.8% |
| Italian | 792 | 13% |
| Arab | 577 | 9.5% |
| English | 155 | 2.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 38 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 10 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.3% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42029
What city is ZIP code 42029 in?
ZIP code 42029 is primarily assigned to Calvert City, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42029 in?
ZIP code 42029 falls within Marshall County, Kentucky.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42029?
The median home value in ZIP code 42029 is $141,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 42029?
ZIP code 42029 has an estimated population of 6,092 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 42029?
The median household income in ZIP code 42029 is $62,130, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42029 in?
ZIP code 42029 observes the CST timezone.