42436 ZIP Code — Manitou, KY

Hopkins County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42436 is located in Manitou, Kentucky, within Hopkins County. It covers approximately 21.53 square miles and serves a population of 1,426 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42436

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $76,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

1,426

population

21.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Manitou	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42413 Hanson (5.8 mi) 42431 Madisonville (7.4 mi) 42456 Slaughters (7.4 mi) 42409 Dixon (10.6 mi) 42410 Earlington (10.8 mi) 42450 Providence (11.5 mi) 42455 Sebree (11.7 mi) 42372 Sacramento (15.7 mi) 42325 Bremen (16.6 mi) 42404 Clay (17.2 mi) 42344 Graham (17.3 mi) 42408 Dawson Springs (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,426
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	107

Geography
Land area	21.53 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	37.4175
Longitude	-87.5551
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	58.5%	53.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,426

Population

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$76,000

Median household income

$32,713

Per capita income

$118,100

Median home value

Median monthly rent

68.8%

Home ownership

11.6%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

420

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

203

35–44

214

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	20.9%
18 and over	1,128	79.1%
65 and over	121	8.5%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.1%

Two or more races 3.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,371	96.1%
Two or more races	48	3.4%
Black or African American	7	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.5%	53.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	30.5%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	15.5%	14.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 1.8%

$25k–$35k 1.4%

$35k–$50k 21.6%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 4.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	1.8%
$25k–$35k	1.4%
$35k–$50k	21.6%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	29.8%
$100k–$150k	13.9%
$150k–$200k	4.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$76,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.9%

$50k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 30.6%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 23.9%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,100
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	68.8%
Renter occupied	31.3%
Vacant	5.9%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.4%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	38.0%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	6.7%
1950–1959	1.0%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	44.2%
3 bedrooms	39.0%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	5.0%
2 vehicles	53.0%
3 or more	42.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.3%
Electricity	78.6%
Propane / LP gas	20.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	238	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	150	26.8%
Male householder, no spouse	132	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	40	7.1%
Households with children under 18	181	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	73	13.0%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.7%	30.8%
Married	47.4%	38.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.2%	1.6%
Divorced	16.7%	29.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 46.1%

Some college, no degree 29.4%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.5%
Kindergarten	23	6.3%
Elementary school	48	13.1%
High school	115	31.4%
College / grad school	178	48.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.1%

Agriculture & mining 22.6%

Retail trade 12.5%

Manufacturing 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 4.5%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.7%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	23.0%
Production & transportation	10.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.7%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.8

Poverty

All people 11.6%

Under 18 years 12.1%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 36.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	15.0%
Retirement income	10.5%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.2%
High blood pressure	41.7%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	9.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	6	0.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	25.2%
18–64 years	25.8%
65 and over	28.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.5%
Public insurance	29.4%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,321	92.6%
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)	1,426	100.0%
Born in same state	1,426	100.0%
Born in different state	1,250	87.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	200	14%
Arab	193	13.5%
French	33	2.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	22	1.5%
Polish	15	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42436

What city is ZIP code 42436 in?

ZIP code 42436 is primarily assigned to Manitou, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42436 in?

ZIP code 42436 falls within Hopkins County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42436?

9% 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 42436?

The median home value in ZIP code 42436 is $118,100.

What is the population of ZIP code 42436?

ZIP code 42436 has an estimated population of 1,426 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42436?

The median household income in ZIP code 42436 is $76,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42436 in?

ZIP code 42436 observes the CST timezone.