42344 ZIP Code — Graham, KY

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42344 is located in Graham, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 34.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,064 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42344

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,286. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 42344 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,064

population

34.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Graham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42325 Bremen (6 mi) 42464 White Plains (6.5 mi) 42367 Powderly (8.6 mi) 42345 Greenville (9.6 mi) 42431 Madisonville (10.1 mi) 42410 Earlington (11 mi) 42372 Sacramento (11.1 mi) 42442 Nortonville (11.6 mi) 42330 Central City (13 mi) 42413 Hanson (14.8 mi) 42350 Island (15 mi) 42323 Beechmont (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,064
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	34.63 sq mi
Water area	0.97 sq mi
Latitude	37.2569
Longitude	-87.3146
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	77.4%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,064

Population

People per sq mi

45.3

Median age

$39,286

Median household income

$15,907

Per capita income

$74,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

35.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

Unemployment

365

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	250	23.5%
18 and over	814	76.5%
65 and over	228	21.4%
Median age	45.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,036	97.4%
Two or more races	28	2.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.4%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 9.0%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 23.7%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	9.0%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	23.7%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	3.7%
Median income	$39,286

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.9%

$50k–$100k 47.5%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	56.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	9.5%
1980–1989	24.8%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	17.5%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	12.0%
1939 or earlier	16.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.5%
3 bedrooms	85.5%
4 bedrooms	6.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	58.5%
3 or more	21.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.5%
Electricity	80.8%
Propane / LP gas	10.2%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	183	51.7%
Cohabiting couple	89	25.1%
Male householder, no spouse	18	5.1%
Female householder, no spouse	64	18.1%
Households with children under 18	135	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	46.0%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.7%	15.7%
Married	49.3%	47.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.1%
Divorced	0.0%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 23.9%

HS graduate 62.0%

Some college, no degree 2.5%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	160	73.4%
High school	58	26.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 33.2%

Transportation & utilities 21.4%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Construction 13.9%

Retail trade 12.3%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.2%
Service	22.5%
Sales & office	37.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	20.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	58.6%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	31.8%
Unpaid family workers	5.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.0

Poverty

All people 35.8%

Under 18 years 28.8%

18 and over 37.3%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	46.0%
Supplemental Security	8.5%
Cash public assistance	4.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	22.3%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	50.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	38.7%
65 and over	71.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.9%
Public insurance	64.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,017	95.6%
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)	1,064	100.0%
Born in same state	1,064	100.0%
Born in different state	882	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	290	27.3%
Italian	90	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	85	8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42344

What city is ZIP code 42344 in?

ZIP code 42344 is primarily assigned to Graham, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42344 in?

ZIP code 42344 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42344?

36% of residents in ZIP code 42344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42344 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 42344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42344 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 42344 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42344?

The median home value in ZIP code 42344 is $74,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 42344 in?

ZIP code 42344 observes the CST timezone.