ZIP Code 42035

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Cunningham · Carlisle County · Kentucky

Population
1,068

15/sq mi

Median income
$55,515

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.1%

Median age 37.1

Land area
72.7 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 42035 in Cunningham, Kentucky has a population of 1,068. The median household income is $55,515, which is 27% below the national average. 16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42035 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 72.7 square miles in Cunningham, Carlisle County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,068 residents, producing a population density of 15 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42035 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42035 sits at $55,515 (7% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $29,638. The poverty rate stands at 12.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 91.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42035 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Carlisle County, so you can benchmark 42035 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,068

Population

72.7

Area (sq mi)

15

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Cunningham, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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