42410 ZIP Code — Earlington, KY

Hopkins County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42410 is located in Earlington, Kentucky, within Hopkins County. It covers approximately 2.98 square miles and serves a population of 1,219 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42410

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 $60,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $38,971. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 34% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% 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 18 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 obesity (47%), diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 42410 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,219

population

2.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42410 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42410

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42410. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Earlington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42431 Madisonville (5.3 mi) 42442 Nortonville (7 mi) 42453 Saint Charles (8.9 mi) 42408 Dawson Springs (10.2 mi) 42464 White Plains (10.4 mi) 42436 Manitou (10.8 mi) 42344 Graham (11 mi) 42413 Hanson (12.6 mi) 42325 Bremen (14.3 mi) 42217 Crofton (15.5 mi) 42450 Providence (16.2 mi) 42372 Sacramento (17 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,219
Population density	409 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	2.98 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	37.2639
Longitude	-87.5147
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	57.0%	53.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,219

Population

409

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$38,971

Median household income

$17,699

Per capita income

$60,000

Median home value

$813

Median monthly rent

66.7%

Home ownership

30.5%

Poverty rate

9.0%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	331	27.2%
18 and over	888	72.8%
65 and over	113	9.3%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,027	84%
Black or African American	177	14.5%
Two or more races	12	1%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.2%
Other race	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	53.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 16.2%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 8.2%

$75k–$100k 16.0%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.2%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	8.2%
$75k–$100k	16.0%
$100k–$150k	11.9%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
Median income	$38,971

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 44.9%

$50k–$100k 40.4%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,000
Median rent / month	$813
Owner occupied	66.7%
Renter occupied	33.3%
Vacant	34.1%
Single-family detached	85.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	9.3%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	20.0%
1940–1949	9.8%
1939 or earlier	29.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	9.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.2%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	33.1%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.6%
Electricity	37.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	185	42.2%
Cohabiting couple	18	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	64	14.6%
Female householder, no spouse	171	39.0%
Households with children under 18	164	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	90	20.5%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	40.2%
Married	44.7%	34.3%
Separated	0.0%	4.5%
Widowed	2.0%	9.8%
Divorced	21.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 15.3%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	1.8%
Kindergarten	22	6.5%
Elementary school	203	59.7%
High school	77	22.6%
College / grad school	32	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 19.0%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Construction 10.3%

Retail trade 6.5%

Other services 5.1%

Professional & management 4.8%

Public administration 4.2%

Information 3.0%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.0%
Service	27.7%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.0%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	7.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	5.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 30.5%

Under 18 years 51.7%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 23.8%

Female-led households 37.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.4%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.2%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	27.8%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	17.4%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	49	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.8%
Under 18	18.4%
18–64 years	32.1%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	60.8%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,181	96.9%
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)	1,214	99.6%
Born in same state	1,214	99.6%
Born in different state	1,028	84.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	124	10.2%
Italian	121	9.9%
Arab	117	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.8%
English	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.9%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42410

What city is ZIP code 42410 in?

ZIP code 42410 is primarily assigned to Earlington, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42410 in?

ZIP code 42410 falls within Hopkins County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42410?

31% of residents in ZIP code 42410 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42410?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 42410?

Health data for ZIP code 42410 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42410?

The median home value in ZIP code 42410 is $60,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42410 in?

ZIP code 42410 observes the CST timezone.