Mortons Gap, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42440
Hopkins County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 748
- 289/sq mi High-density area
- $96,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 5.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mortons Gap pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 9th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 289
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42440 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42440 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mortons Gap, Hopkins County, Kentucky, home to just 748 residents across 2.6 square miles, a density of 289 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 42440, but per-capita income is $21,267. The poverty rate is 24.6%, 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 $96,800 (39% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $675; owner occupancy is 83.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hopkins County, so 42440 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 →
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 42440, Mortons Gap, 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
748
Population
2.6
Area (sq mi)
289
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42440?
46.7
Median Age
42.6%
Male
57.4%
Female
0.0%
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?
$21,267
Per Capita Income
24.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
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
327housing units
327
Total Housing Units
273
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$96,800
Median Home Value
-39% vs state ZIP avg
$675
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 42440, employing approximately 133 people with a combined annual payroll of $9,470,000.
10
Businesses
133
Employees
$9.5M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 30.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 30.0% |
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 42440 vs 42410 →
ZIP 42440 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42431
Madisonville (42431)
26,916 residents
- 42442 3,504
Nortonville (42442)
3,504 residents
- 42464 1,799
White Plains (42464)
1,799 residents
- 42410 1,460
Earlington (42410)
1,460 residents
- 42344 856
Graham (42344)
856 residents
- 42440 748
Mortons Gap (42440)
748 residents
- 42453 532
Saint Charles (42453)
532 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42440 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42440 in?
ZIP code 42440 (Mortons Gap) is located in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Hopkins County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hopkins-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42440?
ZIP code 42440 in Mortons Gap, KY has a population of 748 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42440?
The median home value in ZIP 42440 is $96,800, which is 65% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42440?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42440 is White at 99.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42440?
ZIP code 42440 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42440?
In ZIP code 42440, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.8% 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 42440?
In ZIP code 42440, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42440?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42440 is 24.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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