ZIP Code 42326

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Browder · Muhlenberg County · Kentucky

Population
460

13/sq mi

Median income
$42,167

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$162,500

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
6.3%

Median age 32.1

Land area
34.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 42326 in Browder, Kentucky has a population of 460. The median household income is $42,167, which is 45% below the national average. Median home value is $162,500, 42% below the US average. 6.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42326 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.6 square miles in Browder, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The area is home to 460 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 42326 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42326 sits at $42,167 (29% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $21,652. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $162,500 (2% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 86.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42326 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 6.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.1, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muhlenberg County, so you can benchmark 42326 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 42326, Browder, 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

460

Population

34.6

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42326?

32.1

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
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 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$42,167

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$21,652

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.3%

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

What does housing look like?

130

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.18

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$162,500

Median Home Value

+2% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42326 vs 42337 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42337 Drakesboro, KY 2,026 0.2 mi
42323 Beechmont, KY 793 3.8 mi
42321 Beech Creek, KY 327 4.4 mi
42324 Belton, KY 1,276 6.2 mi
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 4.6 mi
42369 Rockport, KY 331 9.1 mi
42367 Powderly, KY 667 8.3 mi
42339 Dunmor, KY 800 8.6 mi
42330 Central City, KY 9,386 9.0 mi
42374 South Carrollton, KY 277 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42326 in?
ZIP code 42326 (Browder) is located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Muhlenberg County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muhlenberg-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42326?
ZIP code 42326 in Browder, KY has a population of 460 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42326?
The median household income in ZIP 42326 is $42,167, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42326?
The median home value in ZIP 42326 is $162,500, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42326?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42326 is White at 100.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42326?
In ZIP code 42326, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.3% 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 42326?
In ZIP code 42326, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42326?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42326 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Browder, 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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