PlainZIP

South Carrollton, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42374

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

277
27/sq mi
$41,534
Median income
$123,100
Median home value
2.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

South Carrollton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42374 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42374 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in South Carrollton, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, home to just 277 residents across 10.5 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42374 reports a modest median household income of $41,534 (30% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $15,669. 21.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 0.0%. The typical home here is valued at $123,100 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of - monthly, and 79.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 2.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 54.7, and the average commute is -. To put 42374 in local context, 10 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 →

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 42374, South Carrollton, 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

277

Population

10.5

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 42374 ranks nationally

South Carrollton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,534 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 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 42374 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 42374 ranks #0 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 42374 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 42374 ranks #9 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
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

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 South Carrollton, KY Kentucky

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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