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ZIP Code 42367

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

667
244/sq mi
$51,397
Median income
$100,400
Median home value
14.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
244
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42367 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42367 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to just 667 residents across 2.7 square miles, a density of 244 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42367 reports a modest median household income of $51,397 (14% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $21,451. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 5.4%. Median home value sits at $100,400 (37% below the state average), median rent at $754 a month, and owner-occupancy at 82.5%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is -. To put 42367 in local context, 9 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 42367

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Powderly, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42367.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 42367, Powderly, 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

667

Population

2.7

Area (sq mi)

244

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 42367?

38.6

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 89.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$51,397

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$21,451

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42367 ranks nationally

Powderly, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,397 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%

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

What does housing look like?

497

Total Housing Units

355

Occupied Units

142

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.5%
Renter 17.5%

$100,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$754

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 46 business establishments in ZIP 42367, employing approximately 492 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,660,000.

46

Businesses

492

Employees

$19.7M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 14 30.4%
Accommodation and food services 11 23.9%
Health care and social assistance 9 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.0%
Finance and insurance 3 6.5%

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 42367 vs 42332 →

ZIP 42367 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 42367 ranks #6 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 42367 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 42367 ranks #5 of 9 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
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 4.0 mi
42374 South Carrollton, KY 277 6.6 mi
42345 Greenville, KY 11,747 6.7 mi
42330 Central City, KY 9,386 6.0 mi
42337 Drakesboro, KY 2,026 8.3 mi
42326 Browder, KY 460 8.3 mi
42321 Beech Creek, KY 327 7.4 mi
42323 Beechmont, KY 793 8.2 mi
42325 Bremen, KY 2,028 8.6 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 Powderly, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42367 in? ▼
ZIP code 42367 (Powderly) 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 42367? ▼
ZIP code 42367 in Powderly, KY has a population of 667 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42367? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42367 is $51,397, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42367? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42367 is $100,400, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42367? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42367 is White at 89.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42367? ▼
ZIP code 42367 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 492 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42367? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42367 are: Retail trade (14), Accommodation and food services (11), Health care and social assistance (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42367? ▼
In ZIP code 42367, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.4% 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 42367? ▼
In ZIP code 42367, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42367? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42367 is 20.0% 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.