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42638

Kentucky · 235 residents · 1.136 sq mi
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ZIP 42638 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,595. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $27,800. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 66% less than the McCreary County median. Among the 6 ZIP codes in McCreary County, 42638 ranks 6th by median household income.

$11,595
US average: $82,259
$27,800
US average: $376,019
0.0%
US average: 35.6%
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)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Housing
Commute & vehicles
Work & employment
People & community
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
Other ZIP codes in McCreary County
ZIP 42635ZIP 42653ZIP 42647ZIP 42649ZIP 42634ZIP 42631

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