Greensburg, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42743
Green County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,869
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $49,457
- Median income Below-median income area
- $136,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Greensburg pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 21st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42743 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42743 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Greensburg, Green County, Kentucky, home to 8,869 residents across 531.1 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42743 reports a modest median household income of $49,457 (17% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,971. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $136,400 (14% below the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $591; 76.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Green County, so 42743 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 42743
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Greensburg, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42743.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 12
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 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 42743, Greensburg, 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
8,869
Population
531.1
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42743?
46.7
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$49,457
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$26,971
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42743 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Greensburg, 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)
$49,457 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
4,321housing units
4,321
Total Housing Units
3,652
Occupied Units
669
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,400
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$591
Median Rent
1974
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
+34.5%
YoY Change (2024)
227
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+127%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42743 have increased 34.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.2% | 145 |
| 2020 | +3.6% | 151 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 171 |
| 2022 | +34.5% | 231 |
| 2024 | – | 227 |
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 152 business establishments in ZIP 42743, employing approximately 1,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,379,000.
152
Businesses
1,239
Employees
$50.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 33 | 21.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 16.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 13.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 12 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.6% |
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 42743 vs 42782 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42782 | Summersville, KY | 953 | 9.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42743, 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 (8,869 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 42743 in?
ZIP code 42743 (Greensburg) is located in Green County, Kentucky. Green County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/green-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42743?
ZIP code 42743 in Greensburg, KY has a population of 8,869 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42743?
The median household income in ZIP 42743 is $49,457, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42743?
The median home value in ZIP 42743 is $136,400, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42743?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42743 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42743?
ZIP code 42743 has 152 business establishments employing approximately 1,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42743?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42743 are: Retail trade (33), Health care and social assistance (25), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42743?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42743 increased by 34.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 42743?
In ZIP code 42743, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.0% 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 42743?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42743 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42743?
In ZIP code 42743, approximately 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42743?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42743 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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