ZIP Code 42437
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Morganfield · Union County · Kentucky
- Population
- 8,324
- Median income
- $65,256
- Median home value
- $109,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.5%
- Land area
- 449.9 sq mi
19/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 61% vs US
higher than 13% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.6
Chicago
ZIP code 42437 in Morganfield, Kentucky has a population of 8,324. The median household income is $65,256, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $109,800, 61% below the US average. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 42437 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 449.9 square miles in Morganfield, Union County, Kentucky. The area is home to 8,324 residents, producing a population density of 19 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 42437 against Kentucky and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42437 sits at $65,256 (9% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $30,720. The poverty rate stands at 25.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $109,800 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $849 per month, and 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42437 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Union County, so you can benchmark 42437 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 42437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$30,720
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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