ZIP Code · KY

ZIP 42240

Part of Hopkinsville, KY

Pop. 41,415·Christian County·73rd most expensive ZIP in Kentucky

Median rent (all units)

$1,035/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

-$897

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 42240 · $1,035

More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$960

1 BR

$970

2 BR

$1,190

3 BR

$1,650

4 BR+

$2,000

Research median

$1,190/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 42240 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Kentucky

Rent in ZIP 42240 changed +3.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.3%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($51,534) is $1,288 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,190); a 3-bedroom is $1,650.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 42240. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,420/yr

At $1,035/mo median

Location

CityHopkinsville

StateKY

CountyChristian County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 42240 (Hopkinsville, KY) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

41,415

Median income

$51,534

Median age

35.1

Renters

46.8%

Age distribution

25.7%

24.2%

21.5%

17.1%

Under 1825.7%

18–3424.2%

35–5421.5%

55–6411.5%

65+17.1%

Gender

48.5%

51.5%

Male48.5%

Female51.5%

Race & ethnicity

67.1%

22.2%

White67.1%

Black22.2%

Hispanic4.9%

Asian0.8%

Other5%

Education (25+)

13.8%

32.9%

31.8%

21.5%

No HS diploma13.8%

HS diploma32.9%

Some college31.8%

Bachelor's+21.5%

Housing tenure

53.2%

46.8%

Owner53.2%

Renter46.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 42240 in Hopkinsville, KY has changed in 5 years

Rent

$874 → $1,035

up 18.4%

Income

$43,747 → $51,534

up 17.8%

Population

41,318 → 41,415

up 0.2%

Renter share

46.7% → 46.8%

+0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

19.2% → 21.5%

+2.3 pts

Median age

36.5 → 35.1

-1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 42240 in Hopkinsville, KY paid around $874 a month. That figure now sits near $1,035, up 18.4% from the 2023 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $43,747 to $51,534 across the same window, up 17.8% versus 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.2% to 21.5% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 42240 in Hopkinsville, KY look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 42240 covers Hopkinsville, KY. The median rent here is $1,035/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($51,534/yr), ZIP 42240 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 42240?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (about $20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,035/mo in ZIP 42240. The local median household income is $51,534/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 42240?

Rent in ZIP 42240 has risen 3.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2023.

How does ZIP 42240 compare to other ZIPs in Kentucky?

ZIP 42240 is one of the more affordable among Kentucky ZIP codes for rent, ranking #73 of 78 at $1,035/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 42240 changed +3.6%, against a typical +3.3% across the 63 Kentucky ZIP codes Zillow tracks.