42024 ZIP Code — Barlow, KY

Ballard County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42024 is located in Barlow, Kentucky, within Ballard County. It covers approximately 46.42 square miles and serves a population of 1,110 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42024

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,875. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,110
population
46.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42024 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42024

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City Status
Barlow Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
62963 Mound City (4.8 mi) 42056 La Center (5.5 mi) 42053 Kevil (7.8 mi) 62996 Villa Ridge (7.8 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (8.7 mi) 62964 Mounds (8.9 mi) 62970 Olmsted (9.9 mi) 62914 Cairo (10.1 mi) 62976 Pulaski (13.2 mi) 62941 Grand Chain (13.4 mi) 42023 Bardwell (14.3 mi) 62992 Ullin (14.5 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,110
Population density 24 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 007
Geography
Land area 46.42 sq mi
Water area 4.32 sq mi
Latitude 37.0656
Longitude -89.0794
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 270/364
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 54.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 27.5% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 15.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 5.0% 2.5% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,110
Population
24
People per sq mi
53.3
Median age
$57,875
Median household income
$31,596
Per capita income
$138,100
Median home value
$555
Median monthly rent
75.3%
Home ownership
23.5%
Poverty rate
1.6%
Unemployment
582
Housing units
8.4%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
35
Under 5
42
15
5–9
17
5
10–14
5
23
15–19
27
20
20–24
23
43
25–34
51
76
35–44
90
49
45–54
57
50
55–59
59
53
60–64
63
116
65–74
137
19
75–84
23
5
85+
7
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1815213.7%
18 and over95886.3%
65 and over30727.7%
Median age53.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%
Black or African American 3%
Two or more races 1.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%
GroupCount%
White1,05794.8%
Black or African American333%
Two or more races201.8%
Hispanic or Latino50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 45.3% 54.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 33.0% 27.5% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 16.7% 15.9% 17.6%
Over $200k 5.0% 2.5% 4.2%
Under $10k 11.8%
$10k–$15k 3.4%
$15k–$25k 14.2%
$25k–$35k 6.7%
$35k–$50k 9.9%
$50k–$75k 21.1%
$75k–$100k 9.9%
$100k–$150k 7.7%
$150k–$200k 11.6%
$200k+ 3.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k11.8%
$10k–$15k3.4%
$15k–$25k14.2%
$25k–$35k6.7%
$35k–$50k9.9%
$50k–$75k21.1%
$75k–$100k9.9%
$100k–$150k7.7%
$150k–$200k11.6%
$200k+3.7%
Median income$57,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%
$50k–$100k 22.4%
$100k–$150k 18.1%
$150k–$200k 20.5%
$200k–$300k 22.6%
$300k–$500k 0.5%
$500k–$1M 0.8%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$138,100
Median rent / month$555
Owner occupied75.3%
Renter occupied24.7%
Vacant30.0%
Single-family detached72.3%
Large apartment buildings0.4%
Mobile homes15.1%
Median rooms5.1
Avg household size (owned)2.26

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.0%
2000–20099.4%
1990–199920.2%
1980–19897.1%
1970–197919.3%
1960–196910.2%
1950–195924.7%
1940–19496.0%
1939 or earlier3.1%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom5.5%
2 bedrooms33.2%
3 bedrooms49.6%
4 bedrooms11.6%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.9%
1 vehicle20.5%
2 vehicles48.9%
3 or more25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas37.1%
Electricity44.4%
Propane / LP gas16.6%
Fuel oil0.8%
No fuel used1.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family29159.0%
Cohabiting couple285.7%
Male householder, no spouse5210.5%
Female householder, no spouse12224.7%
Households with children under 188116.4%
Households with seniors (65+)21443.4%
Average household size2.25

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.8%19.6%
Married72.0%55.8%
Separated0.0%2.9%
Widowed0.7%5.1%
Divorced8.5%16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%
Some HS, no diploma 4.8%
HS graduate 47.6%
Some college, no degree 25.9%
Associate's degree 10.6%
Bachelor's degree 5.3%
Graduate / professional 3.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher92.4%
Bachelor's or higher8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool2520.0%
Kindergarten32.4%
Elementary school3024.0%
High school3427.2%
College / grad school3326.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.2%
Education & healthcare 18.7%
Manufacturing 15.1%
Other services 11.6%
Retail trade 9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%
Agriculture & mining 5.6%
Finance & real estate 4.4%
Transportation & utilities 3.6%
Professional & management 2.4%
Public administration 1.5%
Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts28.9%
Service17.6%
Sales & office22.2%
Natural resources & construction21.1%
Production & transportation10.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector63.8%
Government14.0%
Self-employed22.2%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone93.8%
Carpool2.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk2.2%
Work from home0.9%
Other means0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)19.3

Poverty

All people 23.5%
Under 18 years 56.6%
18 and over 18.3%
Married-couple families 18.2%
Female-led households 52.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security46.5%
Retirement income21.5%
Supplemental Security9.7%
Cash public assistance1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP14.4%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.5%
High blood pressure43.7%
High cholesterol38.1%
Diabetes12.5%
Heart disease8.0%
Stroke3.7%
Asthma11.4%
Arthritis33.1%
Kidney disease3.3%
Pulmonary disease10.9%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.8%
Binge drinking14.9%
No physical activity30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression25.7%
Fair or poor health20.5%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health14.3%
No health insurance9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.7%
Visited dentist55.4%
Cholesterol screening90.3%
Teeth loss18.1%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans939.7%
Disability%
Any disability14.1%
Under 189.2%
18–64 years8.9%
65 and over27.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance66.3%
Public insurance57.3%
No insurance1.2%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,03393.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,08597.7%
Born in same state1,08597.7%
Born in different state69262.3%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen252.3%
Not a US citizen2184.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French33229.9%
Italian655.9%
Arab625.6%
AncestryCount%
English292.6%
Polish70.6%
Dutch10.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access44.4%
Internet access93.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42024

What city is ZIP code 42024 in?

ZIP code 42024 is primarily assigned to Barlow, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42024 in?

ZIP code 42024 falls within Ballard County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42024 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 42024 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42024?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42024?

24% of residents in ZIP code 42024 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42024 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 42024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42024 in?

ZIP code 42024 observes the CST timezone.

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