42069 ZIP Code, Melber, KY
42069 is a ZIP code in Melber, Kentucky — mostly in Graves County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in McCracken County. It covers 24 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 42061, 42035 and 42060. 1,214 people live here in 488 households. It is rural, with fewer than 100 people per square mile, and most homes are owner-occupied (91%). Median household income is $48,929, below the Kentucky median of $63,726; the median age is 51.1, older than most ZIP codes.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Melber, KY
- County: Graves County
- Land area: 24 sq mi
- Population: 1,214
- Median household income: $48,929
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,214 |
| Households | 488 |
| Median household income | $48,929 |
| Income per person | $25,596 |
| Median age | 51.1 |
| Homeowners | 90.6% |
| Median home value | $208,500 |
| Median rent | not published |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 18.4 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 24.4% |
| Moved in the past year | 2.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% |
| Broadband internet | 85.7% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.0% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.4% |
| $10–15K | 0.0% |
| $15–25K | 7.8% |
| $25–35K | 13.5% |
| $35–50K | 22.3% |
| $50–75K | 9.2% |
| $75–100K | 23.2% |
| $100–150K | 8.8% |
| $150–200K | 3.9% |
| $200K+ | 1.8% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 9.0% |
| 10–19 | 14.2% |
| 20–24 | 6.6% |
| 25–34 | 13.3% |
| 35–44 | 5.3% |
| 45–54 | 10.5% |
| 55–64 | 30.8% |
| 65–74 | 7.4% |
| 75+ | 2.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 35.1% |
| Owned outright | 51.8% |
| Rented | 8.6% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 96.5% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 0.0% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 3.5% |
Businesses in 42069
15 business establishments with 61 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 7
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 42061 — Lowes CDP, KY (2.5 mi)
- 42035 — Cunningham CDP, KY (4.5 mi)
- 42060 — Lovelaceville CDP, KY (5.1 mi)
- 42027 (6.7 mi)
- 42051 — Hickory CDP, KY (7.4 mi)
- 42001 — Paducah city, KY (8.1 mi)
- 42039 — Fancy Farm CDP, KY (9.8 mi)
- 42086 (11.4 mi)
Areas that include 42069
- Melber, KY ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Graves County ZIP codes — 13 ZIP codes
- McCracken County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 2 of 9: highest median home value in Graves County
- No. 4 of 9: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Graves County
- No. 1 of 9: highest median age in Graves County
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 42069, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 42069 in?
- 42069 is a Melber, KY mailing address. None of its land lies inside a Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 42069 in?
- 42069 is mostly in Graves County (79% of its land), with smaller parts in McCracken County.
- What is the population of 42069?
- About 1,214 people (±380), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 942.
- What is the median household income in 42069?
- $48,929 (±$36,393), compared with $63,726 for Kentucky as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 42069?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 42069 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42069?
- The closest, measured center to center: 42061 (2.5 mi, Lowes), 42035 (4.5 mi, Cunningham), 42060 (5.1 mi, Lovelaceville), 42027 (6.7 mi), 42051 (7.4 mi, Hickory) and 42001 (8.1 mi, Paducah).
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