42440 ZIP Code, Mortons Gap, KY
42440 is a ZIP code in Mortons Gap, Kentucky in Hopkins County. It covers 1.4 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 42410, 42442 and 42431. 650 people live here in 273 households. With about 460 people per square mile it is lightly settled, and most homes are owner-occupied (83%).
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Mortons Gap, KY
- County: Hopkins County
- Land area: 1.4 sq mi
- Population: 650
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 650 |
| Households | 273 |
| Median household income | not published |
| Income per person | $21,267 |
| Median age | 46.7 |
| Homeowners | 83.2% |
| Median home value | $96,800 |
| Median rent | $675 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 5.8% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 17.9 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 6.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 24.6% |
| Broadband internet | 89.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 0.5% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 9.9% |
| $10–15K | 11.7% |
| $15–25K | 16.5% |
| $25–35K | 14.3% |
| $35–50K | 5.5% |
| $50–75K | 10.3% |
| $75–100K | 24.9% |
| $100–150K | 4.0% |
| $150–200K | 2.9% |
| $200K+ | 0.0% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.1% |
| 10–19 | 8.0% |
| 20–24 | 2.2% |
| 25–34 | 11.2% |
| 35–44 | 13.4% |
| 45–54 | 8.2% |
| 55–64 | 22.3% |
| 65–74 | 12.6% |
| 75+ | 9.1% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 23.2% |
| Owned outright | 46.2% |
| Rented | 14.1% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 92.7% |
| Townhome | 0.0% |
| 2–4 units | 1.8% |
| 5–19 units | 0.0% |
| 20+ units | 0.0% |
| Mobile / other | 5.5% |
Businesses in 42440
10 business establishments with 133 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Retail Trade: 3
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 3
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 42410 — Earlington city, KY (3.4 mi)
- 42442 — Nortonville city, KY (4.1 mi)
- 42431 — Madisonville city, KY (6.8 mi)
- 42464 — White Plains city, KY (7.4 mi)
- 42344 (8.7 mi)
- 42453 — St. Charles city, KY (8.7 mi)
- 42325 — Bremen city, KY (12.3 mi)
- 42408 — Dawson Springs city, KY (12.9 mi)
Areas that include 42440
- Mortons Gap, KY ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Hopkins County ZIP codes — 12 ZIP codes
- Kentucky ZIP code data
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 42440, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 42440 in?
- 42440 is a Mortons Gap, KY mailing address. By land area, 68% lies inside Mortons Gap; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 42440 in?
- 42440 is in Hopkins County.
- What is the population of 42440?
- About 650 people (±271), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 729.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 42440?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 42440 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42440?
- The closest, measured center to center: 42410 (3.4 mi, Earlington), 42442 (4.1 mi, Nortonville), 42431 (6.8 mi, Madisonville), 42464 (7.4 mi, White Plains), 42344 (8.7 mi) and 42453 (8.7 mi, St. Charles).
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