PlainZIP

Dunmor, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42339

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

800
10/sq mi
$46,667
Median income
$110,700
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dunmor 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
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
10
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42339 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42339 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dunmor, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to just 800 residents across 77.7 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42339 reports a modest median household income of $46,667 (22% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,593. Local economic indicators show a 21.2% poverty rate alongside 9.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $110,700 (30% below the state average) with median rent at - per month, and 89.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is -. To put 42339 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Muhlenberg 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 42339, Dunmor, 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

800

Population

77.7

Area (sq mi)

10

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42339?

42.5

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 92.3%
African American 0.0%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$46,667

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$27,593

Per Capita Income

21.2%

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42339 ranks nationally

Dunmor, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,667 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.5%

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

What does housing look like?

413

Total Housing Units

318

Occupied Units

95

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.6%
Renter 10.4%

$110,700

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

1976

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 4 business establishments in ZIP 42339, employing approximately 63 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,005,000.

4

Businesses

63

Employees

$1.0M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 42339 vs 42324 →

ZIP 42339 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 42339 ranks #4 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 42339 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 42339 ranks #6 of 8 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
42324 Belton, KY 1,276 3.3 mi
42256 Lewisburg, KY 5,028 6.5 mi
42323 Beechmont, KY 793 6.4 mi
42321 Beech Creek, KY 327 7.2 mi
42326 Browder, KY 460 8.6 mi
42337 Drakesboro, KY 2,026 8.8 mi
42273 Rochester, KY 443 9.2 mi
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muhlenberg County

42345 standard
Greenville, KY
Pop: 11,747
42330 standard
Central City, KY
Pop: 9,386
42325 standard
Bremen, KY
Pop: 2,028
42337 standard
Drakesboro, KY
Pop: 2,026
42324 standard
Belton, KY
Pop: 1,276
42344 standard
Graham, KY
Pop: 856

Related Areas

Muhlenberg County Dunmor, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42339 in? ▼
ZIP code 42339 (Dunmor) 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 42339? ▼
ZIP code 42339 in Dunmor, KY has a population of 800 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42339? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42339 is $46,667, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42339? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42339 is $110,700, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42339? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42339 is White at 92.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42339? ▼
ZIP code 42339 has 4 business establishments employing approximately 63 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42339? ▼
In ZIP code 42339, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% 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 42339? ▼
In ZIP code 42339, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42339? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42339 is 21.2% 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.