ZIP Code 42374

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South Carrollton · Muhlenberg County · Kentucky

Population
277

27/sq mi

Median income
$41,534

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$123,100

▼ 56% vs US

higher than 18% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
2.2%

Median age 54.7

Land area
10.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 42374 in South Carrollton, Kentucky has a population of 277. The median household income is $41,534, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $123,100, 56% below the US average. 2.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42374 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.5 square miles in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. The area is home to 277 residents, producing a population density of 27 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 42374 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42374 sits at $41,534 (30% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $15,669. The poverty rate stands at 21.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $123,100 (23% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 79.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42374 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muhlenberg County, so you can benchmark 42374 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 →

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 42374, South Carrollton, 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

277

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42374?

54.7

Median Age

41.9%

Male

58.1%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$41,534

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$15,669

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 2.2%

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

What does housing look like?

56

Total Housing Units

43

Occupied Units

13

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.1%
Renter 20.9%

$123,100

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

1975

Median Year Built

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42374 vs 42330 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42330 Central City, KY 9,386 2.0 mi
42367 Powderly, KY 667 6.6 mi
42325 Bremen, KY 2,028 6.5 mi
42332 Cleaton, KY 271 6.8 mi
42350 Island, KY 1,433 8.2 mi
42369 Rockport, KY 331 8.1 mi
42372 Sacramento, KY 1,854 8.3 mi
42328 Centertown, KY 1,389 8.4 mi
42337 Drakesboro, KY 2,026 10.7 mi
42326 Browder, KY 460 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42374 in?
ZIP code 42374 (South Carrollton) 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 42374?
ZIP code 42374 in South Carrollton, KY has a population of 277 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42374?
The median household income in ZIP 42374 is $41,534, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42374?
The median home value in ZIP 42374 is $123,100, which is 56% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42374?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42374 is White at 96.8%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42374?
In ZIP code 42374, 78.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 2.2% 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 42374?
In ZIP code 42374, approximately 79.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42374?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42374 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for South Carrollton, KY

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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