ZIP Code 42036

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Dexter · Calloway County · Kentucky

Population
1,167

17/sq mi

Median income
$97,904

▲ 28% vs US

higher than 80% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$119,500

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
5.4%

Median age 46.6

Land area
68.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 42036 in Dexter, Kentucky has a population of 1,167. The median household income is $97,904, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $119,500, 57% below the US average. 5.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42036 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 68.6 square miles in Dexter, Calloway County, Kentucky. The area is home to 1,167 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 42036 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42036 sits at $97,904 (64% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $40,308. The poverty rate stands at 5.9% and the unemployment rate at 1.5%. On housing, the median home value is $119,500 (25% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 96.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42036 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Calloway County, so you can benchmark 42036 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 42036, Dexter, 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

1,167

Population

68.6

Area (sq mi)

17

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42036?

46.6

Median Age

57.0%

Male

43.0%

Female

5.2%

Foreign-Born

White 94.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$97,904

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$40,308

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

1.5%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.4%

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

What does housing look like?

608

Total Housing Units

545

Occupied Units

63

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.1%
Renter 3.9%

$119,500

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 12 business establishments in ZIP 42036, employing approximately 25 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,093,000.

12

Businesses

25

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 25.0%
Health care and social assistance 3 25.0%

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 42036 vs 42048 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42048 Hardin, KY 2,147 3.1 mi
42020 Almo, KY 2,330 4.3 mi
42071 Murray, KY 29,655 7.7 mi
42025 Benton, KY 19,305 11.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42036 in?
ZIP code 42036 (Dexter) is located in Calloway County, Kentucky. Calloway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calloway-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42036?
ZIP code 42036 in Dexter, KY has a population of 1,167 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42036?
The median household income in ZIP 42036 is $97,904, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42036?
The median home value in ZIP 42036 is $119,500, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42036?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42036 is White at 94.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42036?
ZIP code 42036 has 12 business establishments employing approximately 25 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42036?
In ZIP code 42036, 69.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.4% 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 42036?
In ZIP code 42036, approximately 96.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 3.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42036?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42036 is 5.9% 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 Dexter, KY

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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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