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42638

Kentucky · 235 residents · 1.14 sq mi
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ZIP 42638 is home to 235 people in McCreary County. At a median age of 57.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 61.5% of people in this ZIP code live below the federal poverty line. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. That trails the McCreary County median by roughly 66%. Among the 6 ZIP codes in McCreary County, 42638 ranks 6th by median household income.

$11,595
US average: $82,259
$5,657
US average: $44,673
$27,800
US average: $376,019
0.0%
US average: 35.6%
Land area
1.14 sq mi
Age, sex & households
Under 18
11.5%
Age 65+
4.7%
48.5%
51.5%
3.18 people
Race & ethnicity · 2024
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Housing
2.4
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Affordability & inequality
Within McCreary County
Income rank vs other ZIPs
LOWEST6TH OF 6HIGHEST
Adjacent ZIPs
42634$31,250
42635$24,412
42647$31,927
Frequently asked

How many people live in ZIP code 42638?

ZIP code 42638 has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42638?

The typical household in ZIP code 42638 earns about $11,595 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is ZIP code 42638 expensive?

In ZIP code 42638, the median home is worth about $27,800.

How educated are people in ZIP code 42638?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in ZIP code 42638 hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42638?

About 61.5% of people in ZIP code 42638 live below the federal poverty line.

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Containing area
McCreary County

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR · ZCTA · UPDATED 2024