42167 ZIP Code
Tompkinsville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42167 |
| City/Town: | Tompkinsville |
| County: | Monroe |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 8,442 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,767 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,931 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,819 |
| Median Home Value: | $122,200 |
| Land Area: | 204.0 sq miles
528.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.9 sq miles
4.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7184, -85.6747 |
Population Information (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 8,442 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,197 | 49.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,245 | 50.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 550 | 6.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 473 | 5.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 605 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 466 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 456 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 979 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,041 | 12.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 938 | 11.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 625 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 714 | 8.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 947 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 522 | 6.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 126 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $122,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $617 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,819 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,400 | 89.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 419 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,383 | 70.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,017 | 29.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,892 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 546 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 608 | 10.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,396 | 40.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,071 | 18.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 379 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 353 | 6.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 539 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42167 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,767 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $60,397 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,231 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,931 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,866 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,619 | 93.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 241 | 6.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,852 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,764 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 578 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 277 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,864 | 93.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 292 | 3.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 25 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 24 | 0.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 106 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 131 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 178 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 351 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 292 | 3.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 59 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42167 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 287 | 8.4% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 367 | 10.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 342 | 10.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 414 | 12.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 452 | 13.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 549 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 352 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 430 | 12.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 123 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 84 | 2.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42167 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,800 | 77.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 470 | 13.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 4 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 51 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 50 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 101 | 2.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42167 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 134 | 3.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 243 | 6.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 822 | 22.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 274 | 7.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 539 | 14.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 40 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 141 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 152 | 4.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 757 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 135 | 3.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 152 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 211 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 7,957 | 94.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,469 | 52.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,630 | 54.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 351 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42167 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,374 | 69.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,572 | 46.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 617 | 18.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 268 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 77 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 684 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42167 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,891 | 75.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 27 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 38 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 51 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 119 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 80 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 97 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 516 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42167 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 12 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 182 | 4.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 397 | 10.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 586 | 15.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 409 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 940 | 24.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 639 | 16.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 433 | 11.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 67 | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 154 | 4.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42167 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 24 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 195 | 5.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,131 | 29.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,882 | 49.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 385 | 10.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 202 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42167 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 998 | 29.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 188 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,983 | 58.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 188 | 5.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42167 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 299 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,032 | 30.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,224 | 36.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 845 | 24.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42167 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 481 | 20.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 516 | 21.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 428 | 18.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 166 | 7.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 403 | 16.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 301 | 12.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 84 | 3.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 4 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42167 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,062 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $350 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $617 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,400 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,539 | 45.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 579 | 17.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 574 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,000 | 29.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,167 | 34.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,275 | 37.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42167 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,358 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 893 | 26.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,706 | 50.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 138 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 552 | 16.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 820 | 24.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42167 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,714 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 64 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 123 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 873 | 50.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 427 | 24.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 227 | 13.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,476 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 333 | 5.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 8,308 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,092 | 25.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 178 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,135 | 54.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 779 | 37.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42167 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,031 | 83.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,293 | 15.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 760 | 58.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 452 | 35.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 47 | 3.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 81 | 6.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42167 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 8,296 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 64 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 146 | 228.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 146 | 228.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 146 | 228.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 6 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 116 | 181.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42167 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,892 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 7,566 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 326 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 253 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 73 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42167 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,400 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,783 | 81.9% | 89.4% |
Tompkinsville, KY42167