42035 ZIP Code — Cunningham, KY

Carlisle County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42035 is located in Cunningham, Kentucky, within Carlisle County. It covers approximately 26.70 square miles and serves a population of 802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42035

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 $87,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,750. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 42035 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

802

population

26.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42035 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42035

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42035. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cunningham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42087 Wickliffe (6.9 mi) 42069 Melber (7.2 mi) 42023 Bardwell (8 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (8.4 mi) 42021 Arlington (9 mi) 42027 Boaz (13.4 mi) 42001 Paducah (13.5 mi) 42053 Kevil (13.6 mi) 42051 Hickory (13.8 mi) 42056 La Center (14.5 mi) 42086 West Paducah (14.6 mi) 42032 Columbus (15.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	802
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	26.70 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	36.9048
Longitude	-88.8812
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	41.3%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	25.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	10.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

802

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$65,750

Median household income

$32,946

Per capita income

$87,800

Median home value

$789

Median monthly rent

84.2%

Home ownership

10.5%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

295

Housing units

17.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	166	20.7%
18 and over	636	79.3%
65 and over	191	23.8%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.8%

Two or more races 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	772	94.8%
Two or more races	25	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1.5%
Black or African American	5	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.3%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	33.7%	25.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.5%	10.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	5.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 2.5%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 17.1%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	2.5%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	17.1%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	23.0%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$65,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 40.2%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 19.6%

$300k–$500k 7.4%

$500k–$1M 3.7%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$87,800
Median rent / month	$789
Owner occupied	84.2%
Renter occupied	15.8%
Vacant	6.9%
Single-family detached	74.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.27

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.9%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	7.2%
1939 or earlier	20.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	59.0%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	48.4%
3 or more	25.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.1%
Electricity	38.8%
Propane / LP gas	30.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	117	36.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	72	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	133	41.3%
Households with children under 18	98	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	139	43.2%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	16.0%
Married	39.7%	39.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.7%	23.4%
Divorced	14.7%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.0%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.4%

Graduate / professional 9.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	91	46.0%
High school	45	22.7%
College / grad school	62	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.3%

Construction 17.6%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Wholesale trade 12.8%

Professional & management 11.6%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Other services 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.5%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.4%
Service	32.5%
Sales & office	5.8%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	26.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	6.4%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.0

Poverty

All people 10.5%

Under 18 years 24.1%

18 and over 6.9%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.4%
Retirement income	34.8%
Supplemental Security	3.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.3%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.0%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	10.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.6%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	36.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.2%
Public insurance	67.1%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	762	95.0%
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)	802	100.0%
Born in same state	802	100.0%
Born in different state	549	68.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	384	47.9%
Italian	67	8.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	3%
Polish	10	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42035

What city is ZIP code 42035 in?

ZIP code 42035 is primarily assigned to Cunningham, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42035 in?

ZIP code 42035 falls within Carlisle County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42035 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 42035 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42035 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 42035 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42035?

The median home value in ZIP code 42035 is $87,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42035?

ZIP code 42035 has an estimated population of 802 residents, with a density of 30 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42035 in?

ZIP code 42035 observes the CST timezone.