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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
$48,737
Median income
$171,800
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,915. Poverty here runs at 20.0%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. Median home value sits at $171,800 (8% above the state average), median rent at $653 a month, and owner-occupancy at 70.9%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 42754, plus 5 more within Grayson County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 42754?

39.6

Median Age

50.6%

Male

49.4%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 94.7%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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

$26,915

Per Capita Income

20.0%

Poverty Rate

7.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42754 ranks nationally

Leitchfield, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,737 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

7,687

Total Housing Units

6,412

Occupied Units

1,275

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.9%
Renter 29.1%

$171,800

Median Home Value

+8% vs state

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 42754 vs 42762 →

ZIP 42754 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42754 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42762 Millwood, KY 422 4.7 mi
40152 Mc Daniels, KY 604 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Grayson County

42726 standard
Clarkson, KY
Pop: 4,667
42721 standard
Caneyville, KY
Pop: 3,982
42712 standard
Big Clifty, KY
Pop: 1,855
40119 standard
Falls Of Rough, KY
Pop: 1,797
42762 standard
Millwood, KY
Pop: 422

Related Areas

Grayson County Leitchfield, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.