Union County, KY ZIP Codes
4 ZIP codes cover all or part of Union County, Kentucky: 42437, 42459, 42462 and 42461. The Census Bureau counts 13,260 residents in the county, with a median household income of $60,327 and a median home value of $104,500. Median household income ranges from $47,746 in 42461 to $66,373 in 42462. Its largest communities include Morganfield, Sturgis, Breckinridge Center, Uniontown and Waverly.
Union County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 13,260 |
| Households | 5,198 |
| Median household income | $60,327 |
| Median home value | $104,500 |
| Median age | 42.4 |
| Median rent | $790 |
All 4 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 13,798 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,354 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $47,746 (42461) to $66,373 (42462) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $59,156 |
| Homeowners | 70.0% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 26.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 12.2% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 14 routes, 5,144 homes (3 of 4 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Union County: 42462 ($66,373)
- Most residents: 42437 (7,064 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42462 (80.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42462 (32.3% of households)
- Most new movers: 42437 (18.5% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42437 (39.6 years)
- Highest median home value: 42462 ($137,300)
Every ZIP code in Union County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42437 | Morganfield | 7,064 | 2,614 | $65,256 | $109,800 | 66.7% | 28.2% | 18.5% | 8 | 3,110 | 97% of its land |
| 42459 | Sturgis | 3,903 | 1,583 | $51,563 | $96,600 | 72.9% | 23.9% | 6.8% | 5 | 1,805 | 82% of its land |
| 42462 | Waverly | 1,546 | 498 | $66,373 | $137,300 | 80.9% | 32.3% | 1.6% | 1 | 550 | 68% of its land |
| 42461 | Uniontown | 1,285 | 659 | $47,746 | $104,000 | 67.7% | 21.5% | 7.2% | — | — | 99% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Union 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
- Morganfield — 3,185 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Sturgis — 1,864 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Breckinridge Center — 1,467 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Uniontown — 874 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Waverly — 403 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Union County, KY?
- 42437, 42459, 42462 and 42461. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Union County?
- 13,260 residents in 5,198 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Union County?
- $60,327 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $47,746 (42461) to $66,373 (42462).
- Which Union County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42462, at $66,373, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Union County?
- For the 3 of 4 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 14 carrier routes reaching 5,144 residential and 322 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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