PlainZIP

Gamaliel, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42140

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

1,264
12/sq mi
$46,813
Median income
$91,900
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Gamaliel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
7th pct
home value, US ZIPs
12
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42140 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42140 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Gamaliel, Monroe County, Kentucky, home to just 1,264 residents across 107.1 square miles, a density of 12 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42140 reports a modest median household income of $46,813 (22% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $24,536. The poverty rate stands at 24.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $91,900 (42% below the state average) with median rent at $538 per month, and 81.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 42140 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Monroe 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 42140, Gamaliel, 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

1,264

Population

107.1

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42140?

33.2

Median Age

52.6%

Male

47.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 97.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$46,813

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$24,536

Per Capita Income

24.2%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42140 ranks nationally

Gamaliel, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,813 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 59.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

645

Total Housing Units

513

Occupied Units

132

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.7%
Renter 18.3%

$91,900

Median Home Value

-42% vs state

$538

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 42140, employing approximately 205 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,713,000.

20

Businesses

205

Employees

$4.7M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 6 30.0%
Manufacturing 3 15.0%

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 42140 vs 37150 →

ZIP 42140 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 42140 ranks #3 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 42140 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 42140 ranks #3 of 4 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
37150 Red Boiling Springs, TN 4,894 8.1 mi
42157 Mount Hermon, KY 437 9.3 mi
42133 Fountain Run, KY 1,370 8.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

42167 standard
Tompkinsville, KY
Pop: 8,145
42166 standard
Summer Shade, KY
Pop: 2,314
42133 standard
Fountain Run, KY
Pop: 1,370
42157 standard
Mount Hermon, KY
Pop: 437
42151 standard
Hestand, KY
Pop: 275

Related Areas

Monroe County Gamaliel, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42140 in? ▼
ZIP code 42140 (Gamaliel) is located in Monroe County, Kentucky. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42140? ▼
ZIP code 42140 in Gamaliel, KY has a population of 1,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42140? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42140 is $46,813, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42140? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42140 is $91,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42140? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42140 is White at 97.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42140? ▼
ZIP code 42140 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42140? ▼
In ZIP code 42140, 59.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42140? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42140 is 22.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42140? ▼
In ZIP code 42140, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42140? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42140 is 24.2% 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.