Butler County, KY ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes cover all or part of Butler County, Kentucky: 42261, 42256, 42275, 42339, 42273 and 42252. The Census Bureau counts 12,393 residents in the county, with a median household income of $56,092 and a median home value of $111,100. Median household income ranges from $52,953 in 42261 to $58,794 in 42256. Its largest communities include Morgantown, Rochester and Woodbury.
Butler County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 12,393 |
| Households | 4,567 |
| Median household income | $56,092 |
| Median home value | $111,100 |
| Median age | 41.5 |
| Median rent | $679 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 17,032 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,565 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $52,953 (42261) to $58,794 (42256) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $55,105 |
| Homeowners | 76.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 31.9% |
| Moved in the past year | 9.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 16 routes, 6,772 homes (3 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Butler County: 42256 ($58,794)
- Most residents: 42261 (9,641 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42256 (83.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42261 (33.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 42261 (11.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42261 (40.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 42256 ($140,400)
Every ZIP code in Butler County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42261 | Morgantown | 9,641 | 3,577 | $52,953 | $112,900 | 69.0% | 33.5% | 11.2% | 9 | 4,450 | 100% of its land |
| 42256 | Lewisburg | 5,124 | 2,086 | $58,794 | $140,400 | 83.4% | 29.8% | 6.8% | 5 | 2,345 | 24% of its land |
| 42275 | Roundhill | 855 | 329 | $45,391 | $180,700 | 85.1% | 32.8% | 13.3% | — | — | 72% of its land |
| 42339 | Dunmor | 840 | 318 | $46,667 | $110,700 | 89.6% | 37.1% | 8.8% | — | — | 17% of its land |
| 42273 | Rochester | 519 | 241 | $59,745 | — | 96.7% | 18.7% | 5.2% | 2 | 154 | 100% of its land |
| 42252 | Butler County | 53 | 14 | — | — | 100.0% | 35.7% | 18.9% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Butler County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Morgantown — 2,479 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Rochester — 155 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Woodbury — 84 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Butler County, KY?
- 42261, 42256, 42275, 42339, 42273 and 42252. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Butler County?
- 12,393 residents in 4,567 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Butler County?
- $56,092 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $52,953 (42261) to $58,794 (42256).
- Which Butler County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42256, at $58,794, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Butler County?
- For the 3 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 16 carrier routes reaching 6,772 residential and 176 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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