42261 ZIP Code – Morgantown, Kentucky
42261 is a mid-sized ZIP code in Morgantown, Kentucky, part of Butler County with a population of approximately 9,850 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $45,462, which is below the Kentucky average and below the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $106,400, well below the national average, with 69.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $653 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 64% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 4.2%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 19.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 10.0% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. Residents have a median age of 40.3, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42252, 42273, 42333.
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ZIP 42261 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42261 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,850 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $106k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $653 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.3 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.3% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.0% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42252 – Jetson
- 42273 – Rochester
- 42333 – Cromwell
- 42275 – Roundhill
- 42349 – Horse Branch
- 42320 – Beaver Dam
- 42101 – Bowling Green
- 42370 – Rosine
- 42721 – Caneyville
- 42339 – Dunmor
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42252 | JETSON | 131 | Not provided |
| 42273 | ROCHESTER | 561 | $53,804 |
| 42333 | CROMWELL | 760 | $40,114 |
| 42275 | ROUNDHILL | 859 | $49,000 |
| 42349 | HORSE BRANCH | 1,933 | $54,941 |