ZIP 42025 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Benton city, KY (42025)

Median Income

$66,919

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+718

Wealth inflow

Population

19,238

Unemployment

4.3%

0.6pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 718 for ZIP 42025 (Benton city, KY) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.3%+17% vs US avg

Self-Employed

1.5%-75% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

8.1%-31% vs US avg

446

Establishments

4,343

Employees

~10 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction7.6%
Manufacturing18.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
Retail trade13.7%
Transportation, utilities7.8%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.2%
Professional, scientific, management6.8%
Education, health care, social23.2%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.1%
Other services5.8%
Public administration2.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 42025 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 2.3%, median income fell 6.2% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.6%.

Median Income

$66,919

-11% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate