PlainZIP

Cunningham, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42035

Carlisle County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,068
15/sq mi
$55,515
Median income
16.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cunningham pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22th pct
household income, US ZIPs
15
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42035 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42035 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cunningham, Carlisle County, Kentucky, home to just 1,068 residents across 72.7 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42035 reports a modest median household income of $55,515 (7% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,638. Local economic indicators show a 12.5% poverty rate alongside 2.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at -; renters pay a median of - monthly, and 91.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is -. To put 42035 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 2 additional ZIPs in Carlisle County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 42035, Cunningham, 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

1,068

Population

72.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42035?

37.1

Median Age

51.5%

Male

48.5%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 92.0%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

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?

$55,515

Median Household Income

-7% vs state

$29,638

Per Capita Income

12.5%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42035 ranks nationally

Cunningham, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$55,515 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

307

Total Housing Units

279

Occupied Units

28

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.4%
Renter 8.6%

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 25 business establishments in ZIP 42035, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,249,000.

25

Businesses

130

Employees

$6.2M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 9 36.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 16.0%

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 42035 vs 42060 →

ZIP 42035 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42035 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42035 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42035 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42060 Lovelaceville, KY 130 4.2 mi
42061 Lowes, KY 55 4.3 mi
42069 Melber, KY 1,100 4.9 mi
42039 Fancy Farm, KY 1,751 8.5 mi
42023 Bardwell, KY 2,422 8.6 mi
42001 Paducah, KY 27,960 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Carlisle County

42023 standard
Bardwell, KY
Pop: 2,422
42021 standard
Arlington, KY
Pop: 1,505

Related Areas

Carlisle County Cunningham, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42035 in? ▼
ZIP code 42035 (Cunningham) is located in Carlisle County, Kentucky. Carlisle County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/carlisle-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42035? ▼
ZIP code 42035 in Cunningham, KY has a population of 1,068 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42035? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42035 is $55,515, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42035? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42035 is White at 92.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42035? ▼
ZIP code 42035 has 25 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42035? ▼
In ZIP code 42035, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 42035? ▼
In ZIP code 42035, approximately 91.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42035? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42035 is 12.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.