42437 ZIP Code
Morganfield, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42437 |
| City/Town: | Morganfield |
| County: | Union |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 7,419 |
| Median Household Income: | $60,664 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,351 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,125 |
| Median Home Value: | $136,900 |
| Land Area: | 169.1 sq miles
438.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.8 sq miles
4.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.6493, -87.9152 |
Population Information (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,419 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 4,003 | 54.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,416 | 46.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 294 | 4.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 363 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 393 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 639 | 8.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 973 | 13.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 813 | 11.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 705 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 887 | 12.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 637 | 8.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 385 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 889 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 338 | 4.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 103 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $136,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $744 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,125 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,678 | 85.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 447 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,841 | 68.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 837 | 31.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,757 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 81 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 315 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,034 | 42.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 979 | 20.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 825 | 17.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 386 | 8.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 137 | 2.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42437 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $60,664 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,033 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,744 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,351 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,139 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,009 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 130 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,102 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,468 | 82.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 365 | 12.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 166 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,208 | 83.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 923 | 12.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 45 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 61 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 182 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 80 | 1.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 203 | 2.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 75 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 118 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42437 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 204 | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 147 | 5.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 208 | 7.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 263 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 322 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 520 | 19.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 382 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 419 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 139 | 5.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 74 | 2.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42437 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,421 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 311 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 53 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 86 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 114 | 3.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42437 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 340 | 11.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 258 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 557 | 18.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 24 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 364 | 12.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 177 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 11 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 68 | 2.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 334 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 626 | 20.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 136 | 4.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 71 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 43 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.3% | 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 (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,745 | 90.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 4,999 | 67.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 2,840 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 535 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42437 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,968 | 73.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 914 | 34.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 655 | 24.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 184 | 6.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 32 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 314 | 11.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42437 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,484 | 79.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 19 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 125 | 4.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 48 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 104 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 19 | 0.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 326 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42437 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 106 | 3.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 350 | 11.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 368 | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 458 | 14.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 672 | 21.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 250 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 365 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 268 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 288 | 9.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42437 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 12 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 90 | 2.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 959 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,402 | 44.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 428 | 13.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 234 | 7.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42437 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 901 | 33.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 312 | 11.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,423 | 53.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 16 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 7 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 19 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42437 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 127 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 832 | 31.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 994 | 37.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 725 | 27.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42437 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 386 | 21.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 378 | 20.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 237 | 12.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 208 | 11.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 447 | 24.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 100 | 5.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 76 | 4.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 9 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42437 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,259 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $440 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $744 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,678 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,345 | 50.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 503 | 18.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 397 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 721 | 26.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 845 | 31.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 821 | 30.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.81 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42437 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,439 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,436 | 41.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,457 | 42.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 86 | 2.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 410 | 11.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 764 | 22.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42437 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,347 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 72 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 79 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 534 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 433 | 32.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 229 | 17.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,020 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 474 | 7.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,280 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,158 | 29.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 213 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,312 | 60.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 633 | 29.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42437 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,698 | 76.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,652 | 22.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 718 | 43.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 934 | 56.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 586 | 35.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42437 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,272 | 98.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 61 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 147 | 241.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 147 | 241.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 147 | 241.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 41 | 67.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 14 | 23.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 47 | 77.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42437 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,125 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,856 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 269 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 145 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 70 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 49 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42437 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,678 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,466 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Morganfield, KY42437