ZIP Code 42367
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Powderly · Muhlenberg County · Kentucky
- Population
- 667
- Median income
- $51,397
- Median home value
- $100,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.4%
- Land area
- 2.7 sq mi
244/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 64% vs US
higher than 10% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
Chicago
ZIP code 42367 in Powderly, Kentucky has a population of 667. The median household income is $51,397, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $100,400, 64% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42367 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.7 square miles in Powderly, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The area is home to 667 residents, producing a population density of 244 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 42367 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42367 sits at $51,397 (14% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $21,451. The poverty rate stands at 20.0% and the unemployment rate at 5.4%. On housing, the median home value is $100,400 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $754 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42367 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muhlenberg County, so you can benchmark 42367 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 42367
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$21,451
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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