42326 ZIP Code — Browder, KY

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42326 is located in Browder, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 15.70 square miles and serves a population of 305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42326

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $137,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,750. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% 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.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 42326 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

305

population

15.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42326 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42326

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City	Status
Browder	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	305
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	15.70 sq mi
Water area	0.83 sq mi
Latitude	37.1963
Longitude	-86.9989
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	37.1%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	62.9%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

305

Population

People per sq mi

30.8

Median age

$39,750

Median household income

$18,630

Per capita income

$137,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

85.5%

Home ownership

13.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

144

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

25–34

35–44

55–59

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	124	40.7%
18 and over	181	59.3%
65 and over	79	25.9%
Median age	30.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	305	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.1%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	62.9%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 16.7%

$10k–$15k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 33.3%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 15.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.7%
$10k–$15k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	33.3%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	15.9%
Median income	$39,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.5%

$50k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 33.9%

$300k–$500k 16.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$137,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	85.5%
Renter occupied	14.5%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.6%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	14.6%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	31.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.7%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	11.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	23.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.9%
Electricity	89.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	41	29.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	64.5%
Female householder, no spouse	8	5.8%
Households with children under 18	33	23.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	50.7%
Average household size	2.21

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	7.7%	0.0%
Married	31.5%	84.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	26.2%	15.7%
Divorced	34.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 28.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.5%

HS graduate 51.4%

Some college, no degree 4.4%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	66.3%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.9%

Education & healthcare 28.4%

Finance & real estate 25.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	28.4%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	45.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	45.9%
Government	28.4%
Self-employed	25.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 13.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 22.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	18.8%
Supplemental Security	42.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.3%
High blood pressure	45.4%
High cholesterol	40.3%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	36.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	37.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	12.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	46.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	25	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	68.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.3%
Public insurance	30.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	278	91.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	305	100.0%
Born in same state	305	100.0%
Born in different state	277	90.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	64	21%
Arab	44	14.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.2%
Internet access	70.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42326

What city is ZIP code 42326 in?

ZIP code 42326 is primarily assigned to Browder, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42326 in?

ZIP code 42326 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42326 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 42326 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 42326 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 42326 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42326 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 42326 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 42326 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 42326 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42326 in?

ZIP code 42326 observes the CST timezone.