Millwood, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42762
Grayson County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 422
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $113,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 26.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Millwood pairs among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 14th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42762 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42762 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millwood, Grayson County, Kentucky, home to just 422 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 42762, but per-capita income is $16,566. Economic pressure is pronounced: 57.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 66.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $113,000 (29% below the average Kentucky ZIP); owner occupancy is 70.8%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Grayson County, so 42762 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 →
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 42762, Millwood, 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
422
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42762?
37.0
Median Age
28.4%
Male
71.6%
Female
0.0%
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?
$16,566
Per Capita Income
57.2%
Poverty Rate
66.9%
Unemployment Rate
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
72housing units
72
Total Housing Units
72
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.18
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$113,000
Median Home Value
-29% vs state ZIP avg
1973
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 42762, employing approximately 95 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,028,000.
5
Businesses
95
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
0
Industry Sectors
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 42762 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
- 42721 3,982
Caneyville (42721)
3,982 residents
- 42207 1,207
Bee Spring (42207)
1,207 residents
- 42762 422
Millwood (42762)
422 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42762 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42762 in?
ZIP code 42762 (Millwood) 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 42762?
ZIP code 42762 in Millwood, KY has a population of 422 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42762?
The median home value in ZIP 42762 is $113,000, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42762?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42762 is White at 87.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42762?
ZIP code 42762 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 95 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42762?
In ZIP code 42762, 88.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42762?
In ZIP code 42762, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42762?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42762 is 57.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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