42140 ZIP Code — Gamaliel, KY

Monroe County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42140 is located in Gamaliel, Kentucky, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 39.46 square miles and serves a population of 1,197 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42140

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $34,583. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 42140 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,197

population

39.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42140 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42140

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42140. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gamaliel	Acceptable
Gamaliel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42133 Fountain Run (6.5 mi) 42157 Mount Hermon (8.8 mi) 42167 Tompkinsville (10.2 mi) 37150 Red Boiling Springs (10.5 mi) 38575 Moss (13.1 mi) 37083 Lafayette (13.1 mi) 42123 Austin (13.3 mi) 38588 Whitleyville (15.6 mi) 42166 Summer Shade (17.5 mi) 42141 Glasgow (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,197
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	171

Geography
Land area	39.46 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	36.6667
Longitude	-85.8424
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	63.9%	59.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	23.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	13.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,197

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$34,583

Median household income

$25,359

Per capita income

$75,900

Median home value

$597

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

26.7%

Poverty rate

4.7%

Unemployment

524

Housing units

17.6%

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	330	27.6%
18 and over	867	72.4%
65 and over	243	20.3%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,169	96.7%
Two or more races	22	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	12	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	59.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	20.8%	23.7%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	13.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 10.9%

$35k–$50k 9.6%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	10.9%
$35k–$50k	9.6%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$34,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.8%

$50k–$100k 60.9%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k–$300k 2.6%

$300k–$500k 5.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,900
Median rent / month	$597
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	69.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	10.9%
1990–1999	7.8%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	23.3%
1960–1969	13.6%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	35.7%
3 bedrooms	43.5%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.5%
1 vehicle	37.2%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	24.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.5%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
Wood	6.2%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	234	45.6%
Cohabiting couple	11	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	111	21.6%
Female householder, no spouse	157	30.6%
Households with children under 18	192	37.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	206	40.2%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.4%	18.2%
Married	55.8%	50.2%
Separated	3.5%	0.0%
Widowed	7.5%	13.2%
Divorced	17.8%	18.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.2%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 9.7%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.9%

Graduate / professional 10.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	11.5%
Kindergarten	30	11.1%
Elementary school	140	51.9%
High school	49	18.1%
College / grad school	20	7.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.8%

Retail trade 16.5%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Education & healthcare 10.2%

Transportation & utilities 9.9%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Other services 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Professional & management 2.9%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	10.2%
Sales & office	16.0%
Natural resources & construction	29.6%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.0%
Government	9.9%
Self-employed	17.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.6%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	8.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 26.7%

Under 18 years 36.0%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 65.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.7%
Retirement income	13.3%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.8%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	9.8%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	14.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.2%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	19.7%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	45.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	26.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.7%
65 and over	60.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.3%
Public insurance	62.1%
No insurance	6.7%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,099	91.8%
Spanish	6	0.5%
Other Indo-European	6	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,186	99.1%
Born in same state	1,176	98.2%
Born in different state	1,003	83.8%
Foreign born	10	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.9%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	338	28.2%
French	108	9%
Italian	41	3.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	16	1.3%
English	2	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	83.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42140

What city is ZIP code 42140 in?

ZIP code 42140 is primarily assigned to Gamaliel, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42140 in?

ZIP code 42140 falls within Monroe County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42140?

27% of residents in ZIP code 42140 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42140 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 42140 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42140?

The median home value in ZIP code 42140 is $75,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42140?

The median household income in ZIP code 42140 is $34,583, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42140 in?

ZIP code 42140 observes the CST timezone.