Leitchfield, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42754
Grayson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,349
- 32/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $48,737
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leitchfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 32
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42754 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 42754 (Leitchfield, KY) rose +7.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 205.2 in 2023 to 220.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 42754 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leitchfield, Grayson County, Kentucky, home to 15,349 residents across 487.3 square miles, a density of 32 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42754 reports a modest median household income of $48,737 (18% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,915. The poverty rate is 20.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $171,800 (8% above the average Kentucky ZIP) and median rent is $653; 70.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Grayson County, so 42754 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 42754
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leitchfield, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42754.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 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 42754, Leitchfield, 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
15,349
Population
487.3
Area (sq mi)
32
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42754?
39.6
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
0.8%
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?
$48,737
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$26,915
Per Capita Income
20.0%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42754 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Leitchfield, 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)
$48,737 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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
7,687housing units
7,687
Total Housing Units
6,412
Occupied Units
1,275
Vacant Units
2.54
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,800
Median Home Value
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$653
Median Rent
1984
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
+7.4%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 42754 have increased 7.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 151 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 167 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 192 |
| 2023 | +7.1% | 205 |
| 2024 | +7.4% | 220 |
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 309 business establishments in ZIP 42754, employing approximately 5,400 people with a combined annual payroll of $223,894,000.
309
Businesses
5,400
Employees
$223.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 65 | 21.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 49 | 15.9% |
| Construction | 39 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 28 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 26 | 8.4% |
| Manufacturing | 21 | 6.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 42754 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42754
Leitchfield (42754)
15,349 residents
- 40152 604
Mc Daniels (40152)
604 residents
- 42762 422
Millwood (42762)
422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42754 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42754, 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 (15,349 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 42754 in?
ZIP code 42754 (Leitchfield) is located in Grayson County, Kentucky. Grayson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/grayson-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42754?
ZIP code 42754 in Leitchfield, KY has a population of 15,349 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42754?
The median household income in ZIP 42754 is $48,737, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42754?
The median home value in ZIP 42754 is $171,800, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42754?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42754 is White at 94.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42754?
ZIP code 42754 has 309 business establishments employing approximately 5,400 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42754?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42754 are: Retail trade (65), Health care and social assistance (49), Construction (39). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42754?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42754 increased by 7.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 42754?
In ZIP code 42754, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 42754?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42754 is 24.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42754?
In ZIP code 42754, approximately 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42754?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42754 is 20.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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