42036 ZIP Code — Dexter, KY

Calloway County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42036 is located in Dexter, Kentucky, within Calloway County. It covers approximately 27.59 square miles and serves a population of 1,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42036

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $121,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $93,186. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% 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.

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

Overall, ZIP code 42036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and high homeownership.

1,031

population

27.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dexter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42020 Almo (2.9 mi) 42048 Hardin (3.6 mi) 42071 Murray (5.7 mi) 42054 Kirksey (10.1 mi) 42025 Benton (11.4 mi) 42076 New Concord (12.6 mi) 42049 Hazel (13.4 mi) 42040 Farmington (17.3 mi) 42044 Gilbertsville (17.6 mi) 42211 Cadiz (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,031
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	27.59 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	36.7155
Longitude	-88.2359
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	32.4%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	57.2%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,031

Population

People per sq mi

51.4

Median age

$93,186

Median household income

$44,534

Per capita income

$121,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

3.7%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

549

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

153

45–54

117

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	125	12.1%
18 and over	906	87.9%
65 and over	141	13.7%
Median age	51.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	991	92.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	3.7%
Other race	40	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.4%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	57.2%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 0.9%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 9.9%

$75k–$100k 35.1%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	0.9%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	9.9%
$75k–$100k	35.1%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$93,186

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 12.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	5.6%
Single-family detached	84.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	30.5%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	21.5%
1970–1979	19.3%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	8.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	45.2%
3 bedrooms	48.9%
4 bedrooms	4.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	6.8%
2 vehicles	65.9%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	48.2%
Propane / LP gas	42.3%
Wood	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	205	36.7%
Cohabiting couple	71	12.7%
Male householder, no spouse	204	36.6%
Female householder, no spouse	78	14.0%
Households with children under 18	75	13.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	109	19.5%
Average household size	1.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	19.8%
Married	40.0%	53.4%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	9.0%
Divorced	31.3%	17.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 54.6%

Some college, no degree 19.1%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.7%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	36	45.0%
High school	44	55.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.9%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Agriculture & mining 19.5%

Construction 15.2%

Retail trade 7.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%

Professional & management 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	9.5%
Sales & office	16.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	19.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.4%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.8%
Carpool	1.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.4

Poverty

All people 3.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	19.0%
Retirement income	14.0%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	78	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.2%
Under 18	51.2%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.6%
Public insurance	22.8%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	28.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,031	100.0%
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)	991	96.1%
Born in same state	991	96.1%
Born in different state	805	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	3.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	229	22.2%
Arab	100	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	43	4.2%
Polish	19	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	54.1%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42036

What city is ZIP code 42036 in?

ZIP code 42036 is primarily assigned to Dexter, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42036 in?

ZIP code 42036 falls within Calloway County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42036 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 42036 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42036?

9% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 42036?

The median home value in ZIP code 42036 is $121,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42036?

ZIP code 42036 has an estimated population of 1,031 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42036 in?

ZIP code 42036 observes the CST timezone.