42431 ZIP Code
Madisonville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42431 |
| City/Town: | Madisonville |
| County: | Hopkins |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 26,666 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,437 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,268 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,300 |
| Median Home Value: | $143,100 |
| Land Area: | 166.7 sq miles
431.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.3 sq miles
16.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.3376, -87.4752 |
Population Information (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,666 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,169 | 49.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,497 | 50.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,778 | 6.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,727 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,841 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,931 | 7.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,621 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,463 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,893 | 10.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,383 | 12.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,521 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,518 | 5.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,934 | 11.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,589 | 6.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 467 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $143,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $844 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,300 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,797 | 87.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,503 | 12.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,005 | 64.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,792 | 35.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,768 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 703 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,145 | 6.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,931 | 39.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,943 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,837 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,757 | 9.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,452 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 18.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42431 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,437 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $67,584 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $63,421 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,268 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,692 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,675 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,004 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,318 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,289 | 77.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,948 | 18.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 389 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 49 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 22,337 | 83.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,394 | 9.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 280 | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 265 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 53 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,337 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 259 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 687 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 487 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 31 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 169 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42431 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 925 | 8.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 551 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,070 | 9.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 695 | 6.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,677 | 15.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,139 | 19.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,471 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,560 | 14.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 501 | 4.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 208 | 1.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42431 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,369 | 87.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 581 | 5.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 95 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 381 | 3.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42431 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 507 | 4.7% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 380 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,733 | 16.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 196 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 930 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 463 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 39 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 509 | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 658 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,112 | 29.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 848 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 488 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 812 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.1% | 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 (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,861 | 93.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,348 | 61.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,399 | 46.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,038 | 3.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42431 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,581 | 70.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,912 | 36.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,137 | 29.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 686 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 315 | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,413 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42431 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,475 | 77.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 79 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 487 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 559 | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 485 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 258 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 53 | 0.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 882 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42431 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 54 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 471 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 930 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,473 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,043 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,688 | 21.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,390 | 11.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,532 | 12.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 495 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,224 | 10.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42431 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 224 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 755 | 6.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,009 | 24.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,317 | 51.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,823 | 14.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 172 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42431 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,746 | 53.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,714 | 43.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 38 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42431 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 601 | 5.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,627 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,993 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,576 | 23.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42431 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 768 | 11.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,603 | 22.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,334 | 19.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,465 | 20.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,291 | 18.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 323 | 4.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 221 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42431 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,101 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $423 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $844 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.27 | 2.38 |
Households (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,797 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,983 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,642 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,703 | 15.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,350 | 31.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,559 | 33.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,497 | 32.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.90 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42431 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,366 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,045 | 29.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,532 | 53.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 301 | 2.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,258 | 12.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,568 | 24.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42431 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,043 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 264 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 257 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,788 | 46.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,613 | 26.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,121 | 18.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,093 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,095 | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,899 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,653 | 21.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 395 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,422 | 60.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,836 | 32.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42431 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 22,038 | 82.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,239 | 15.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,476 | 58.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,744 | 41.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 552 | 13.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42431 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,032 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 134 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 634 | 473.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 634 | 473.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 634 | 473.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 144 | 107.5% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 5 | 3.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 196 | 146.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 40 | 29.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42431 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,888 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,180 | 97.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 708 | 2.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 365 | 1.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 155 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 177 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42431 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,797 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,131 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
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