ZIP Code 42367

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Source:

Powderly · Muhlenberg County · Kentucky

Population
667

244/sq mi

Median income
$51,397

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$100,400

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 10% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.4%

Median age 38.6

Land area
2.7 sq mi

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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.

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 + 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

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ZIP Type

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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

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 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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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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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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