Kings Mountain, KY · standard
ZIP Code 40442
Lincoln County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,136
- 18/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $105,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kings Mountain pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 18
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 40442 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 40442 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kings Mountain, Lincoln County, Kentucky, home to just 1,136 residents across 63.8 square miles, a density of 18 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 40442, but per-capita income is $31,251. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 22.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,900 (33% below the average Kentucky ZIP); owner occupancy is 86.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Lincoln County, so 40442 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 40442, Kings Mountain, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,136
Population
63.8
Area (sq mi)
18
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 40442?
46.1
Median Age
55.4%
Male
44.6%
Female
1.2%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$31,251
Per Capita Income
39.2%
Poverty Rate
22.3%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
491housing units
491
Total Housing Units
357
Occupied Units
134
Vacant Units
2.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,900
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
1980
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 40442, employing approximately 21 people with a combined annual payroll of $405,000.
6
Businesses
21
Employees
$405K
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 40442 vs 42541 →
ZIP 40442 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42567
Eubank (42567)
6,007 residents
- 40437
Hustonville (40437)
4,932 residents
- 40489
Waynesburg (40489)
4,109 residents
- 40442 1,136
Kings Mountain (40442)
1,136 residents
- 42566 660
Yosemite (42566)
660 residents
- 42541 531
Middleburg (42541)
531 residents
- 42516 463
Bethelridge (42516)
463 residents
- 40448 53
Mc Kinney (40448)
53 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 40442 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 40442, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,136 here; floor ≥1,000).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 40442 in?
ZIP code 40442 (Kings Mountain) is located in Lincoln County, Kentucky. Lincoln County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lincoln-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 40442?
ZIP code 40442 in Kings Mountain, KY has a population of 1,136 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 40442?
The median home value in ZIP 40442 is $105,900, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 40442?
The largest racial group in ZIP 40442 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 40442?
ZIP code 40442 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 21 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 40442?
In ZIP code 40442, 59.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 40442?
In ZIP code 40442, approximately 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40442?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 40442 is 39.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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