ZIP code 42240: Hopkinsville, KY
42240 is a ZIP code in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, mainly in Christian County, part of the Clarksville, TN-KY metro area. About 41,415 people live here.
- Population
- 41,415
- Median household income
- $51,534
- Typical home value
- $193,300+1.2% in 12 months
- Median rent
- $893gross, per month
- Median age
- 35.1
- Homeowners
- 53.2%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles
ZIP code 42240 details
| City | Hopkinsville |
|---|---|
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Christian County |
| Metro area | Clarksville, TN-KY |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time |
| Type | Standard (delivery area) |
| Land area | 277.2 sq mi, plus 2.5 sq mi of water |
| Population density | 149 people per sq mi |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% of adults 25+ |
| Average commute | 21.5 minutes |
| Center coordinates | 36.88021, -87.46306 |
Median rent in 42240 by bedrooms
| Size | Median gross rent |
|---|---|
| Studio | $433/mo |
| 1 bedroom | $701/mo |
| 2 bedrooms | $903/mo |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,048/mo |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,047/mo |
| 5+ bedrooms | $918/mo |
Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.
ZIP codes near 42240
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42241 | Hopkinsville, KY | 1.9 mi | — |
| 42221 | Fairview, KY | 9.2 mi | — |
| 42266 | Pembroke, KY | 11.1 mi | 2,956 |
| 42232 | Gracey, KY | 11.1 mi | 711 |
| 42217 | Crofton, KY | 11.5 mi | 3,799 |
| 42262 | Oak Grove, KY | 13.1 mi | 9,665 |
| 42215 | Cerulean, KY | 14.2 mi | 1,319 |
| 42236 | Herndon, KY | 14.3 mi | 931 |
Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology
Buying a home in 42240?
A typical home in ZIP code 42240 is worth about $193,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $51,534 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Kentucky average taxes and insurance filled in.
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About ZIP code 42240
What city is ZIP code 42240?
ZIP code 42240 is in Hopkinsville, KY, in Christian County.
What county is ZIP code 42240 in?
42240 is mainly in Christian County, Kentucky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42240?
About 41,415 people live in ZIP code 42240, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.
What time zone is ZIP code 42240 in?
42240 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.
What other ZIP codes does Hopkinsville have?
Hopkinsville, KY also uses 42241.