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Magnolia, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42757

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

2,974
14/sq mi
$52,467
Median income
$135,600
Median home value
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Magnolia pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
21th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42757 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42757 covers 212.4 square miles in Magnolia, Hart County, Kentucky (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,974 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42757 reports a modest median household income of $52,467 (12% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,144. Poverty here runs at 21.0%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $135,600 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $603 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.8, and the average commute is 32 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hart County, letting you compare 42757 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 42757

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magnolia, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42757.

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 42757, Magnolia, 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

2,974

Population

212.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42757?

46.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.3%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$52,467

Median Household Income

-12% vs state

$27,144

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

32.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42757 ranks nationally

Magnolia, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,467 17th percentile higher than 17% 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 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%

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

What does housing look like?

1,349

Total Housing Units

1,083

Occupied Units

266

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$135,600

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$603

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 42757, employing approximately 96 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,391,000.

24

Businesses

96

Employees

$4.4M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 41.7%
Construction 3 12.5%
Retail trade 3 12.5%

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 42757 vs 42764 →

ZIP 42757 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 42757 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 42757 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 42757 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
42764 Mount Sherman, KY 559 5.8 mi
42722 Canmer, KY 714 8.6 mi
42782 Summersville, KY 953 6.3 mi
42716 Buffalo, KY 1,582 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hart County

42765 standard
Munfordville, KY
Pop: 5,840
42749 standard
Horse Cave, KY
Pop: 5,245
42746 standard
Hardyville, KY
Pop: 1,892
42713 standard
Bonnieville, KY
Pop: 1,641
42729 standard
Cub Run, KY
Pop: 1,617
42722 standard
Canmer, KY
Pop: 714

Related Areas

Hart County Magnolia, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42757 in? ▼
ZIP code 42757 (Magnolia) is located in Hart County, Kentucky. Hart County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hart-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42757? ▼
ZIP code 42757 in Magnolia, KY has a population of 2,974 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42757? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42757 is $52,467, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42757? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42757 is $135,600, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42757? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42757 is White at 90.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42757? ▼
ZIP code 42757 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 96 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42757? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42757 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (3), Retail trade (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42757? ▼
In ZIP code 42757, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.9% 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 42757? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42757 is 32.1 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 42757? ▼
In ZIP code 42757, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42757? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42757 is 21.0% 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.