42757 ZIP Code — Magnolia, KY

Larue County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42757 is located in Magnolia, Kentucky, within Larue County. It covers approximately 78.25 square miles and serves a population of 2,995 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42757

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,000. 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 sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% 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 42757 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,995

population

78.25

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42757 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42757

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42757. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magnolia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42764 Mount Sherman (6.2 mi) 42782 Summersville (6.3 mi) 42716 Buffalo (7.3 mi) 42722 Canmer (8.4 mi) 42713 Bonnieville (8.7 mi) 42784 Upton (11.7 mi) 42748 Hodgenville (11.8 mi) 42765 Munfordville (11.8 mi) 42746 Hardyville (12 mi) 42776 Sonora (13.5 mi) 42743 Greensburg (15.1 mi) 42749 Horse Cave (17.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,995
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	78.25 sq mi
Water area	0.70 sq mi
Latitude	37.3953
Longitude	-85.7243
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	53.0%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,995

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$50,000

Median household income

$25,289

Per capita income

$126,100

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

83.7%

Home ownership

22.9%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

1,281

Housing units

10.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

153

20–24

140

228

25–34

210

141

35–44

129

241

45–54

222

105

55–59

134

60–64

123

143

65–74

132

104

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	538	18.0%
18 and over	2,457	82.0%
65 and over	474	15.8%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Black or African American 6.4%

Two or more races 4.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,632	85.8%
Black or African American	197	6.4%
Two or more races	147	4.8%
Hispanic or Latino	74	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.4%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	32.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 12.6%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	12.6%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	0.4%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$50,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.2%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

$200k–$300k 5.8%

$300k–$500k 6.1%

$500k–$1M 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,100
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	83.7%
Renter occupied	16.3%
Vacant	20.5%
Single-family detached	83.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	15.8%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	17.3%
1990–1999	19.7%
1980–1989	12.4%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	13.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	27.9%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.3%
Electricity	59.8%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	4.9%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	590	50.4%
Cohabiting couple	73	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	276	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	231	19.7%
Households with children under 18	353	30.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	412	35.2%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	20.4%
Married	45.5%	53.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	10.2%	16.7%
Divorced	14.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.7%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.5%
Bachelor's or higher	10.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	32	5.9%
Kindergarten	15	2.8%
Elementary school	235	43.4%
High school	121	22.3%
College / grad school	139	25.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.5%

Manufacturing 18.4%

Retail trade 15.9%

Other services 8.0%

Public administration 7.9%

Professional & management 7.2%

Construction 5.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.4%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Information 1.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.8%
Service	13.4%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	26.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.4%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	11.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.7%
Carpool	14.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.4

Poverty

All people 22.9%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 24.5%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 73.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.1%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	164	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.5%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	50.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	51.5%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,832	94.6%
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)	2,966	99.0%
Born in same state	2,966	99.0%
Born in different state	2,433	81.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.0%
Not a US citizen	24	82.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	448	15%
Italian	359	12%
French	241	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	2%
Irish	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	88.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42757

What city is ZIP code 42757 in?

ZIP code 42757 is primarily assigned to Magnolia, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42757 in?

ZIP code 42757 falls within Hart County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42757?

23% of residents in ZIP code 42757 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42757?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42757 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 42757 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42757 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 42757 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42757 in?

ZIP code 42757 observes the CST timezone.