Morganfield, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42437
Union County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,324
- 19/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $65,256
- Median income Near-median income area
- $109,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Morganfield pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 39th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 13th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 19
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42437 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42437 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky, home to 8,324 residents across 449.9 square miles, a density of 19 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42437 reports a modest median household income of $65,256 (9% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,720. The poverty rate is 25.2%, 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 $109,800 (31% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $849; owner occupancy is 66.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Union County, so 42437 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 42437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Morganfield, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42437.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
16 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade 11
Wholesale trade
11 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 42437, Morganfield, 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
8,324
Population
449.9
Area (sq mi)
19
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42437?
39.6
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
1.1%
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?
$65,256
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$30,720
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42437 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Morganfield, 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)
$65,256 Top 32% higher than 68% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
2,987housing units
2,987
Total Housing Units
2,614
Occupied Units
373
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$849
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+23.1%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42437 have increased 23.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +1.6% | 161 |
| 2020 | -0.4% | 160 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 178 |
| 2022 | +23.1% | 219 |
| 2024 | – | 210 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 165 business establishments in ZIP 42437, employing approximately 2,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $103,358,000.
165
Businesses
2,346
Employees
$103.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 28 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 16 | 9.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 9.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 10 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 2.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.8% |
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 42437 vs 42461 →
ZIP 42437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42437
Morganfield (42437)
8,324 residents
- 42459
Sturgis (42459)
4,423 residents
- 42461 1,481
Uniontown (42461)
1,481 residents
- 42462 1,319
Waverly (42462)
1,319 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42437 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42462
Waverly (42462)
$66,373 median income
- 42437
Morganfield (42437)
$65,256 median income
- 42459
Sturgis (42459)
$51,563 median income
- 42461
Uniontown (42461)
$47,746 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42437 ranks #2 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42437, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (8,324 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 42437 in?
ZIP code 42437 (Morganfield) is located in Union County, Kentucky. Union County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/union-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42437?
ZIP code 42437 in Morganfield, KY has a population of 8,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42437?
The median household income in ZIP 42437 is $65,256, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42437?
The median home value in ZIP 42437 is $109,800, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42437 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42437?
ZIP code 42437 has 165 business establishments employing approximately 2,346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42437 are: Health care and social assistance (28), Retail trade (27), Accommodation and food services (16). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42437?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42437 increased by 23.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42437?
In ZIP code 42437, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42437?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42437 is 21.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42437?
In ZIP code 42437, approximately 66.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42437 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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