40442 ZIP Code — Kings Mountain, KY

Lincoln County, Kentucky

ZIP code 40442 is located in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, within Lincoln County. It covers approximately 26.69 square miles and serves a population of 727 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 40442

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 $117,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 99%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Overall, ZIP code 40442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

727

population

26.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

40442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 40442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 40442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kings Mountain	Acceptable
Kings Mountain	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42541 Middleburg (4 mi) 40489 Waynesburg (4.4 mi) 40437 Hustonville (8 mi) 42567 Eubank (9.6 mi) 40484 Stanford (11.7 mi) 42553 Science Hill (13 mi) 42539 Liberty (13 mi) 40419 Crab Orchard (15.8 mi) 40440 Junction City (16.4 mi) 42565 Windsor (16.7 mi) 40409 Brodhead (17.5 mi) 40464 Parksville (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	727
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	137

Geography
Land area	26.69 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	37.3526
Longitude	-84.7442
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	57.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

727

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

Median household income

$34,702

Per capita income

$117,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

98.8%

Home ownership

26.3%

Poverty rate

18.5%

Unemployment

425

Housing units

12.0%

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	111	15.3%
18 and over	616	84.7%
65 and over	90	12.4%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Black or African American 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	721	99.2%
Black or African American	6	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.5%	57.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	23.4%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.9%	4.2%

Under $10k 30.8%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 1.2%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 4.5%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	30.8%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	1.2%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	19.3%
$150k–$200k	4.5%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 19.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	98.8%
Renter occupied	1.2%
Vacant	22.8%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.1%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	28.9%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	0.9%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	12.6%
3 bedrooms	71.8%
4 bedrooms	3.3%
5+ bedrooms	9.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.6%
1 vehicle	40.8%
2 vehicles	15.1%
3 or more	33.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.6%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	25.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	167	50.5%
Cohabiting couple	16	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	95	28.7%
Female householder, no spouse	53	16.0%
Households with children under 18	65	19.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	75	22.7%
Average household size	2.08

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.3%	10.1%
Married	50.0%	67.6%
Separated	1.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.6%	13.7%
Divorced	17.2%	8.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 2.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 7.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	12.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	34	40.5%
Elementary school	40	47.6%
High school	10	11.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 39.3%

Transportation & utilities 17.2%

Construction 12.0%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Retail trade 7.4%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.0%

Other services 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	21.8%
Sales & office	1.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.4%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.0%
Government	8.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.6%
Carpool	30.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	3.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 26.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 31.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	9.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	37.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.2%
65 and over	58.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	700	96.3%
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)	727	100.0%
Born in same state	690	94.9%
Born in different state	544	74.8%
Foreign born	37	5.1%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	240	33%
French	91	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	54	7.4%
Irish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 40442

What city is ZIP code 40442 in?

ZIP code 40442 is primarily assigned to Kings Mountain, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 40442 in?

ZIP code 40442 falls within Lincoln County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 40442 mostly owner-occupied?

99% of occupied units in ZIP code 40442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 40442?

26% of residents in ZIP code 40442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 40442?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 40442?

The median home value in ZIP code 40442 is $117,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 40442 in?

ZIP code 40442 observes the EST timezone.