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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 High-density area
- $51,397
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,451. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,400 (37% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $754; owner occupancy is 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 -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muhlenberg County, so 42367 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 42367?
38.6
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.2%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$21,451
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42367 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Powderly, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$51,397 36th percentile higher than 36% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
497housing units
497
Total Housing Units
355
Occupied Units
142
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,400
Median Home Value
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 42345
Greenville (42345)
11,747 residents
- 42330
Central City (42330)
9,386 residents
- 42325 2,028
Bremen (42325)
2,028 residents
- 42337 2,026
Drakesboro (42337)
2,026 residents
- 42323 793
Beechmont (42323)
793 residents
- 42367 667
Powderly (42367)
667 residents
- 42326 460
Browder (42326)
460 residents
- 42321 327
Beech Creek (42321)
327 residents
- 42374 277
South Carrollton (42374)
277 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42367 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42367 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42325
Bremen (42325)
$78,750 median income
- 42345
Greenville (42345)
$62,222 median income
- 42321
Beech Creek (42321)
$53,750 median income
- 42323
Beechmont (42323)
$53,438 median income
- 42367
Powderly (42367)
$51,397 median income
- 42330
Central City (42330)
$50,226 median income
- 42326
Browder (42326)
$42,167 median income
- 42374
South Carrollton (42374)
$41,534 median income
- 42337
Drakesboro (42337)
$36,875 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42367, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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