42754 ZIP Code — Leitchfield, KY

Grayson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42754 is located in Leitchfield, Kentucky, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 188.99 square miles and serves a population of 15,918 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42754

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $147,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,958. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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 25 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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42754 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,918

population

188.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leitchfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42762 Millwood (4.8 mi) 42712 Big Clifty (9.9 mi) 40145 Hudson (10.3 mi) 42726 Clarkson (10.6 mi) 40152 Mc Daniels (11.2 mi) 42721 Caneyville (12.3 mi) 40140 Garfield (13.3 mi) 42732 Eastview (13.6 mi) 42207 Bee Spring (14.1 mi) 40119 Falls Of Rough (14.5 mi) 40115 Custer (16.1 mi) 40115 Custer (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,918
Population density	84 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	188.99 sq mi
Water area	3.60 sq mi
Latitude	37.4940
Longitude	-86.3213
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	65.5%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

15,918

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$44,958

Median household income

$24,925

Per capita income

$147,200

Median home value

$624

Median monthly rent

75.2%

Home ownership

23.0%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

5,839

Housing units

14.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

579

Under 5

602

416

5–9

432

441

10–14

458

581

15–19

604

330

20–24

343

1,077

25–34

1,118

846

35–44

879

906

45–54

941

426

55–59

442

697

60–64

724

938

65–74

975

432

75–84

449

138

85+

144

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,604	22.6%
18 and over	12,314	77.4%
65 and over	3,076	19.3%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.4%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Black or African American 0.7%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	15,304	95.4%
Two or more races	412	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	128	0.8%
Black or African American	111	0.7%
Other race	74	0.5%
Asian	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.5%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.6%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 14.8%

$75k–$100k 11.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	14.8%
$75k–$100k	11.6%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$44,958

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.5%

$50k–$100k 18.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 15.7%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,200
Median rent / month	$624
Owner occupied	75.2%
Renter occupied	24.8%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	74.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.8%
Mobile homes	12.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	14.9%
1990–1999	16.2%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.1%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	25.4%
3 bedrooms	48.0%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.3%
1 vehicle	33.7%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	67.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,888	48.5%
Cohabiting couple	378	6.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,152	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,532	25.7%
Households with children under 18	1,553	26.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,245	37.7%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.5%	22.8%
Married	45.1%	46.4%
Separated	1.7%	2.1%
Widowed	6.2%	15.2%
Divorced	12.5%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.4%
Bachelor's or higher	14.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	113	3.4%
Kindergarten	234	7.1%
Elementary school	1,404	42.3%
High school	870	26.2%
College / grad school	698	21.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.3%

Manufacturing 20.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.4%

Construction 8.6%

Retail trade 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Other services 2.7%

Information 0.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.2%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.5

Poverty

All people 23.0%

Under 18 years 34.1%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 9.6%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.9%
Retirement income	21.4%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.5%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.0%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	37.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	16.7%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	87.9%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	765	6.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.8%
Under 18	7.5%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	49.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.8%
Public insurance	51.7%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	14,737	92.6%
Spanish	41	0.3%
Other Indo-European	41	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,803	99.3%
Born in same state	15,779	99.1%
Born in different state	13,565	85.2%
Foreign born	24	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	115	0.7%
Not a US citizen	22	19.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,335	14.7%
French	2,185	13.7%
Italian	1,516	9.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	222	1.4%
Polish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42754

What city is ZIP code 42754 in?

ZIP code 42754 is primarily assigned to Leitchfield, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42754 in?

ZIP code 42754 falls within Grayson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42754?

23% of residents in ZIP code 42754 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42754?

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 42754 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 42754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42754?

The median home value in ZIP code 42754 is $147,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 42754 in?

ZIP code 42754 observes the CST timezone.