40142 ZIP Code — Guston, KY

Meade County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40142 is located in Guston, Kentucky, within Meade County. It covers approximately 45.24 square miles and serves a population of 2,375 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 40142

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $149,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $74,894. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 40142 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,375

population

45.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40142 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40142

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40142. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Guston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

40117 Ekron (4.8 mi) 40108 Brandenburg (6.6 mi) 40146 Irvington (6.9 mi) 40175 Vine Grove (7.3 mi) 40176 Webster (9.1 mi) 47142 Mauckport (11.5 mi) 40157 Payneville (11.8 mi) 40161 Rhodelia (11.9 mi) 40115 Custer (11.9 mi) 40115 Custer (11.9 mi) 40155 Muldraugh (12.3 mi) 47135 Laconia (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,375
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	163

Geography
Land area	45.24 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	37.8901
Longitude	-86.2178
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	25.1%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	51.1%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,375

Population

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$74,894

Median household income

$30,802

Per capita income

$149,500

Median home value

$951

Median monthly rent

73.0%

Home ownership

5.6%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

668

Housing units

6.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

121

15–19

118

20–24

107

25–34

142

184

35–44

245

146

45–54

195

55–59

60–64

137

65–74

182

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	507	21.3%
18 and over	1,868	78.7%
65 and over	374	15.7%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Black or African American 3.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,232	93.6%
Black or African American	89	3.7%
Two or more races	44	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%
Other race	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	25.1%	38.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	51.1%	37.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	21.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 8.3%

$50k–$75k 23.6%

$75k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 9.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	8.3%
$50k–$75k	23.6%
$75k–$100k	26.1%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	9.8%
Median income	$74,894

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 28.1%

$150k–$200k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 22.0%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,500
Median rent / month	$951
Owner occupied	73.0%
Renter occupied	27.0%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	62.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.0%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.1%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	8.8%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.6%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	67.1%
4 bedrooms	6.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.2%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	42.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	70.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.9%
Wood	7.8%
No fuel used	5.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	563	67.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	60	7.2%
Female householder, no spouse	211	25.3%
Households with children under 18	306	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	265	31.8%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.7%	26.2%
Married	70.2%	52.9%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	4.2%
Divorced	6.1%	14.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 53.7%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 1.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	8.1%
Kindergarten	25	3.6%
Elementary school	244	34.8%
High school	157	22.4%
College / grad school	219	31.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Construction 14.5%

Professional & management 7.8%

Public administration 7.2%

Manufacturing 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Retail trade 5.4%

Other services 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.1%
Service	28.9%
Sales & office	20.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	11.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.3

Poverty

All people 5.6%

Under 18 years 9.5%

18 and over 4.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 19.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.8%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	39.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	29.8%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	16.4%
No physical activity	28.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	10.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	16.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	218	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	2.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,294	96.6%
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)	2,375	100.0%
Born in same state	2,375	100.0%
Born in different state	1,818	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	280	11.8%
Italian	228	9.6%
Arab	223	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	75	3.2%
German	50	2.1%
English	23	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40142

What city is ZIP code 40142 in?

ZIP code 40142 is primarily assigned to Guston, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40142 in?

ZIP code 40142 falls within Meade County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40142?

6% 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 40142 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 40142 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40142?

The median home value in ZIP code 40142 is $149,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 40142?

ZIP code 40142 has an estimated population of 2,375 residents, with a density of 52 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 40142 in?

ZIP code 40142 observes the EST timezone.