Greensburg, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42743

Green County, Kentucky — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

8,869
17/sq mi: $49,457
Median income: $136,400
Median home value: 18.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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: 21th 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 classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 531.1 square miles in Greensburg, Green County, Kentucky. The area is home to 8,869 residents, producing a population density of 17 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 42743 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42743 sits at $49,457 (17% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,971. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.1%. On housing, the median home value is $136,400 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $591 per month, and 76.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42743 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.7, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 additional ZIPs sharing Green County, so you can benchmark 42743 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 42743

Retail trade

33
Health care and social assistance

25
Other services (except public administration)

20
Construction

12
Professional, scientific, and technical services

12

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 42743, Greensburg, KY · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 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

8,869

Population

531.1

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42743?

46.7

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%

African American 1.6%

Asian 0.0%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%

Two or More Ethnicities 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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

$26,971

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42743 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,457 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,321

Total Housing Units

3,652

Occupied Units

669

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.3%

Renter 23.7%

$136,400

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$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

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

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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.