42740 ZIP Code — Glendale, KY

Hardin County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42740 is located in Glendale, Kentucky, within Hardin County. It covers approximately 31.09 square miles and serves a population of 2,157 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42740

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $81,458. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.

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 14% 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.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

2,157

population

31.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glendale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42776 Sonora (5.3 mi) 42788 White Mills (6.7 mi) 42701 Elizabethtown (8.3 mi) 42724 Cecilia (8.5 mi) 42784 Upton (9.2 mi) 42732 Eastview (9.4 mi) 42712 Big Clifty (12 mi) 40162 Rineyville (12.1 mi) 42748 Hodgenville (12.8 mi) 42726 Clarkson (15 mi) 42713 Bonnieville (15.8 mi) 40160 Radcliff (15.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,157
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	093

Geography
Land area	31.09 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	37.5881
Longitude	-85.9458
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	33.1%	44.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	19.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,157

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$81,458

Median household income

$39,029

Per capita income

$169,200

Median home value

$749

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.2%

Unemployment

721

Housing units

13.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

126

15–19

100

109

20–24

109

25–34

124

35–44

216

45–54

171

146

55–59

115

60–64

138

65–74

108

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	355	16.5%
18 and over	1,802	83.5%
65 and over	387	17.9%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.9%

Two or more races 1.3%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	2,113	97.9%
Two or more races	27	1.3%
Black or African American	17	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	44.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	53.6%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	19.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.7%	3.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.9%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 22.3%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$200k+ 7.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.9%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	22.3%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$200k+	7.1%
Median income	$81,458

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 34.1%

$200k–$300k 4.7%

$300k–$500k 21.0%

$500k–$1M 12.6%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,200
Median rent / month	$749
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	63.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.7%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	15.8%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	7.0%
1960–1969	22.8%
1950–1959	1.8%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	14.6%
3 bedrooms	68.7%
4 bedrooms	1.1%
5+ bedrooms	11.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	13.0%
2 vehicles	23.9%
3 or more	59.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	73.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Solar	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	513	57.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	205	23.0%
Female householder, no spouse	173	19.4%
Households with children under 18	329	36.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	30.4%
Average household size	2.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	24.6%
Married	45.7%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	6.9%
Divorced	17.5%	12.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 41.2%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 21.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	4.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	80	25.6%
High school	195	62.5%
College / grad school	24	7.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.5%

Manufacturing 18.3%

Retail trade 13.3%

Public administration 7.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Construction 2.3%

Professional & management 2.3%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.4%
Service	36.8%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	14.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	8.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.5%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	7.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	10.9%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	220	12.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.6%
65 and over	57.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.2%
Public insurance	24.9%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,123	98.4%
Spanish	13	0.6%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,156	100.0%
Born in same state	2,146	99.5%
Born in different state	1,734	80.4%
Foreign born	10	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	413	19.1%
Arab	252	11.7%
French	137	6.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.8%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.3%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42740

What city is ZIP code 42740 in?

ZIP code 42740 is primarily assigned to Glendale, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42740 in?

ZIP code 42740 falls within Hardin County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42740?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42740 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 42740 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42740?

The median home value in ZIP code 42740 is $169,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 42740?

ZIP code 42740 has an estimated population of 2,157 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42740 in?

ZIP code 42740 observes the EST timezone.