42741 ZIP Code — Glens Fork, KY

Adair County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42741 is located in Glens Fork, Kentucky, within Adair County. It covers approximately 12.76 square miles and serves a population of 513 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42741

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $60,000. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 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 (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42741 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

513

population

12.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42741 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42741

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42741. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Glens Fork	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	513
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	12.76 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.0033
Longitude	-85.2501
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	40.1%	57.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

513

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$60,000

Median household income

$23,764

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.0%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

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	116	22.6%
18 and over	397	77.4%
65 and over	67	13.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	513	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.1%	57.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	45.3%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.6%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 8.9%

$15k–$25k 22.6%

$50k–$75k 37.7%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	8.9%
$15k–$25k	22.6%
$50k–$75k	37.7%
$100k–$150k	15.1%
$150k–$200k	8.9%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$60,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 33.9%

$100k–$150k 38.6%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 10.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.0%
Renter occupied	13.0%
Vacant	8.2%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.1%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	34.0%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	10.7%
1970–1979	6.3%
1960–1969	3.1%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	27.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	18.2%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	48.4%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.4%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	39.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	78.8%
Wood	21.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	90	61.6%
Cohabiting couple	9	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	13	8.9%
Female householder, no spouse	34	23.3%
Households with children under 18	63	43.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	60	41.1%
Average household size	3.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	4.5%	4.6%
Married	59.0%	41.6%
Separated	10.5%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	11.2%
Divorced	24.0%	42.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.5%

HS graduate 67.0%

Some college, no degree 7.9%

Associate's degree 3.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.4%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	18.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	76	77.6%
High school	4	4.1%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 33.2%

Retail trade 18.1%

Professional & management 14.4%

Manufacturing 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Other services 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.8%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	20.3%
Natural resources & construction	1.8%
Production & transportation	27.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.1%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	1.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.3%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.9

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.5%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	13.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	42.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	37.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.5%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	27.8%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	47.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	25.0%
18–64 years	14.8%
65 and over	32.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.7%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	477	93.0%
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)	513	100.0%
Born in same state	513	100.0%
Born in different state	401	78.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	72	14%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	26	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.5%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42741

What city is ZIP code 42741 in?

ZIP code 42741 is primarily assigned to Glens Fork, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42741 in?

ZIP code 42741 falls within Adair County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42741 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 42741 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42741 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 42741 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42741?

The median home value in ZIP code 42741 is $111,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 42741?

ZIP code 42741 has an estimated population of 513 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42741 in?

ZIP code 42741 observes the CST timezone.