ZIP Code 42741

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Glens Fork · Adair County · Kentucky

Population
480

12/sq mi

Median income
$78,269

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 60% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$266,300

▼ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
26.2%

Median age 43.5

Land area
38.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 42741 in Glens Fork, Kentucky has a population of 480. The median household income is $78,269, which is 3% above the national average. Median home value is $266,300, 4% below the US average. 26.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42741 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 38.7 square miles in Glens Fork, Adair County, Kentucky. The area is home to 480 residents, producing a population density of 12 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 42741 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42741 sits at $78,269 (31% above the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $33,098. The poverty rate stands at 12.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.6%. On housing, the median home value is $266,300 (68% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42741 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Adair County, so you can benchmark 42741 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 42741, Glens Fork, 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

480

Population

38.7

Area (sq mi)

12

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42741?

43.5

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
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?

$78,269

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$33,098

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 80.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.2%

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

What does housing look like?

154

Total Housing Units

130

Occupied Units

24

Vacant Units

3.23

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

$266,300

Median Home Value

+68% vs state

2003

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 42741, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $818,000.

3

Businesses

16

Employees

$818K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 42741 vs 42728 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42728 Columbia, KY 15,925 8.4 mi
42629 Jamestown, KY 4,953 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42741 in?
ZIP code 42741 (Glens Fork) is located in Adair County, Kentucky. Adair County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/adair-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42741?
ZIP code 42741 in Glens Fork, KY has a population of 480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42741?
The median household income in ZIP 42741 is $78,269, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42741?
The median home value in ZIP 42741 is $266,300, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42741?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42741 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42741?
ZIP code 42741 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42741?
In ZIP code 42741, 80.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42741?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42741 is 12.9% 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 Glens Fork, 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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