Monroe County, KY ZIP Codes
6 ZIP codes cover all or part of Monroe County, Kentucky: 42167, 42166, 42133, 42140, 42157 and 42151. The Census Bureau counts 11,269 residents in the county, with a median household income of $51,280 and a median home value of $115,900. Median household income ranges from $46,813 in 42140 to $62,353 in 42133. Its largest communities include Tompkinsville, Gamaliel and Fountain Run.
Monroe County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 11,269 |
| Households | 4,645 |
| Median household income | $51,280 |
| Median home value | $115,900 |
| Median age | 41.1 |
| Median rent | $657 |
All 6 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 14,394 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,816 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $46,813 (42140) to $62,353 (42133) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $50,038 |
| Homeowners | 72.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.8% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 15 routes, 6,002 homes (5 of 6 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Monroe County: 42133 ($62,353)
- Most residents: 42167 (8,172 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42140 (81.7% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42140 (40.9% of households)
- Most new movers: 42140 (21.2% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42140 (33.2 years)
- Highest median home value: 42133 ($163,900)
Every ZIP code in Monroe County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42167 | Tompkinsville | 8,172 | 3,495 | $48,497 | $114,200 | 68.6% | 31.9% | 12.6% | 8 | 3,683 | 98% of its land |
| 42166 | Summer Shade | 2,691 | 980 | $49,783 | $116,200 | 79.5% | 34.7% | 9.9% | 3 | 1,083 | 14% of its land |
| 42133 | Fountain Run | 1,456 | 592 | $62,353 | $163,900 | 72.8% | 31.4% | 4.4% | 2 | 717 | 43% of its land |
| 42140 | Gamaliel | 1,367 | 513 | $46,813 | $91,900 | 81.7% | 40.9% | 21.2% | 1 | 602 | 100% of its land |
| 42157 | Mount Hermon | 507 | 148 | $101,250 | $175,000 | 77.0% | 45.9% | 2.2% | 1 | 218 | 100% of its land |
| 42151 | Hestand | 201 | 88 | $108,056 | $165,300 | 88.6% | 31.8% | 20.4% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Monroe 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
- Tompkinsville — 2,613 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Gamaliel — 352 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Fountain Run — 255 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Monroe County, KY?
- 42167, 42166, 42133, 42140, 42157 and 42151. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Monroe County?
- 11,269 residents in 4,645 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Monroe County?
- $51,280 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $46,813 (42140) to $62,353 (42133).
- Which Monroe County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42133, at $62,353, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Monroe County?
- For the 5 of 6 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 15 carrier routes reaching 6,002 residential and 305 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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