42325 ZIP Code — Bremen, KY

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42325 is located in Bremen, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 29.04 square miles and serves a population of 1,565 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42325

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $44,167. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 42325 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,565

population

29.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42325 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42325

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42325. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bremen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42372 Sacramento (5.3 mi) 42344 Graham (6 mi) 42350 Island (9 mi) 42367 Powderly (9.1 mi) 42330 Central City (9.5 mi) 42431 Madisonville (11.1 mi) 42413 Hanson (12.3 mi) 42464 White Plains (12.5 mi) 42345 Greenville (12.7 mi) 42410 Earlington (14.3 mi) 42328 Centertown (14.7 mi) 42369 Rockport (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,565
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	29.04 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	37.3365
Longitude	-87.2711
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	62.7%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,565

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$44,167

Median household income

$24,574

Per capita income

$99,800

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

557

Housing units

6.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

134

25–34

117

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	347	22.2%
18 and over	1,218	77.8%
65 and over	223	14.2%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,556	99%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%
Other race	7	0.4%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.7%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.5%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.4%	4.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 11.3%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	11.3%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$44,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 21.0%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,800
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	82.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	13.9%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	27.5%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.8%
2 bedrooms	34.3%
3 bedrooms	38.7%
4 bedrooms	21.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	18.2%
2 vehicles	43.6%
3 or more	29.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.2%
Electricity	45.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.1%
Wood	4.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	346	51.3%
Cohabiting couple	22	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	163	24.2%
Female householder, no spouse	143	21.2%
Households with children under 18	178	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	26.9%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	13.6%
Married	59.2%	65.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.1%	4.8%
Divorced	9.1%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 26.7%

Bachelor's degree 2.7%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.9%
Kindergarten	17	6.1%
Elementary school	128	45.7%
High school	61	21.8%
College / grad school	66	23.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.3%

Transportation & utilities 19.1%

Retail trade 18.0%

Education & healthcare 14.1%

Finance & real estate 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.8%

Other services 4.8%

Professional & management 3.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	8.9%
Sales & office	21.9%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	39.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.2%
Government	10.6%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	72.5%
Carpool	12.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	12.0%
Other means	2.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 35.7%

18 and over 20.9%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 64.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.9%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	9.5%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.7%
High blood pressure	40.2%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	20.1%
Poor mental health	18.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	11.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	27.6%
65 and over	44.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.2%
Public insurance	50.0%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,438	91.9%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	2	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,563	99.9%
Born in same state	1,563	99.9%
Born in different state	1,300	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	352	22.5%
Arab	286	18.3%
Italian	65	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	16	1%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	96.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42325

What city is ZIP code 42325 in?

ZIP code 42325 is primarily assigned to Bremen, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42325 in?

ZIP code 42325 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42325?

6% 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 42325?

24% of residents in ZIP code 42325 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42325?

The median home value in ZIP code 42325 is $99,800.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42325?

The median household income in ZIP code 42325 is $44,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42325 in?

ZIP code 42325 observes the CST timezone.