42040 ZIP Code — Farmington, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42040 is located in Farmington, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 31.76 square miles and serves a population of 845 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42040

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $116,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,794. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 42040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

845

population

31.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Farmington	Acceptable
Farmington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42079 Sedalia (4.2 mi) 42054 Kirksey (9.5 mi) 42066 Mayfield (10.8 mi) 42049 Hazel (11.2 mi) 42088 Wingo (11.9 mi) 38226 Dukedom (12.7 mi) 38241 Palmersville (13.3 mi) 42071 Murray (13.3 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (14.1 mi) 42020 Almo (14.4 mi) 38251 Puryear (14.8 mi) 42085 Water Valley (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	845
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	31.76 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	36.6000
Longitude	-88.5123
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	38.1%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

845

Population

People per sq mi

37.1

Median age

$57,794

Median household income

$33,181

Per capita income

$116,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

15.4%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	235	27.8%
18 and over	610	72.2%
65 and over	133	15.7%
Median age	37.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.9%

Two or more races 12.9%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	724	82.9%
Two or more races	113	12.9%
Hispanic or Latino	28	3.2%
Other race	8	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.1%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	37.5%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.4%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.4%

$10k–$15k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 3.3%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 4.9%

$200k+ 1.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.4%
$10k–$15k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	3.3%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	27.5%
$150k–$200k	4.9%
$200k+	1.6%
Median income	$57,794

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.5%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 14.9%

$150k–$200k 10.4%

$200k–$300k 20.2%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$116,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	90.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.8%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.5%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	5.6%
1980–1989	27.7%
1970–1979	11.6%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	9.8%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	17.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	15.0%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	21.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	32.4%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.6%
Electricity	33.5%
Propane / LP gas	37.6%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	192	52.7%
Cohabiting couple	46	12.6%
Male householder, no spouse	45	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	81	22.3%
Households with children under 18	115	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	98	26.9%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	17.7%	14.8%
Married	60.8%	64.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	1.9%	7.6%
Divorced	19.6%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 37.8%

Some college, no degree 31.9%

Associate's degree 11.7%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 6.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	35	11.9%
Elementary school	151	51.5%
High school	23	7.8%
College / grad school	84	28.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.8%

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Construction 17.8%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Retail trade 2.9%

Public administration 2.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.9%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	31.0%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.1%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	1.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.9%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	40.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.6%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	16.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.1%
Under 18	14.5%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	30.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.1%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	18.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	819	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)	837	99.1%
Born in same state	837	99.1%
Born in different state	660	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.9%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	88	10.4%
Arab	58	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	33	3.9%
English	26	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42040

What city is ZIP code 42040 in?

ZIP code 42040 is primarily assigned to Farmington, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42040 in?

ZIP code 42040 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42040 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 42040 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42040?

19% of residents in ZIP code 42040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42040?

The median home value in ZIP code 42040 is $116,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 42040?

ZIP code 42040 has an estimated population of 845 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42040 in?

ZIP code 42040 observes the CST timezone.