42069 ZIP Code — Melber, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42069 is located in Melber, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 24.37 square miles and serves a population of 970 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42069

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,342.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

970
population
24.37
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42069 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42069

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City Status
Melber Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
42027 Boaz (6.2 mi) 42035 Cunningham (7.2 mi) 42051 Hickory (7.4 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (9.2 mi) 42001 Paducah (9.5 mi) 42003 Paducah (12 mi) 42082 Symsonia (12.8 mi) 42087 Wickliffe (13 mi) 42086 West Paducah (13.5 mi) 42021 Arlington (14.2 mi) 42066 Mayfield (14.9 mi) 42023 Bardwell (15 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 970
Population density 40 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 083
Geography
Land area 24.37 sq mi
Water area 0.15 sq mi
Latitude 36.9100
Longitude -88.7508
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 48.2% 52.0% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 32.6% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 12.8% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

970
Population
40
People per sq mi
41.0
Median age
$59,342
Median household income
$23,031
Per capita income
$169,800
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
85.7%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
389
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
4
5–9
3
43
10–14
28
85
15–19
56
93
20–24
61
46
25–34
30
38
35–44
25
70
45–54
46
87
55–59
58
52
60–64
34
58
65–74
38
9
75–84
6
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821021.6%
18 and over76078.4%
65 and over11111.4%
Median age41.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.8%
Black or African American 1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Two or more races 0.1%
GroupCount%
White95998.8%
Black or African American101%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Two or more races10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 48.2% 52.0% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 40.4% 32.6% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 11.5% 12.8% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 2.7% 4.2%
Under $10k 7.8%
$15k–$25k 13.6%
$25k–$35k 5.3%
$35k–$50k 16.3%
$50k–$75k 16.3%
$75k–$100k 36.2%
$100k–$150k 4.5%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.8%
$15k–$25k13.6%
$25k–$35k5.3%
$35k–$50k16.3%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k36.2%
$100k–$150k4.5%
Median income$59,342

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 11.4%
$100k–$150k 22.3%
$150k–$200k 31.7%
$200k–$300k 34.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$169,800
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied85.7%
Renter occupied14.3%
Vacant10.8%
Single-family detached100.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes0.0%
Median rooms5.2
Avg household size (owned)2.35

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20194.0%
2000–20098.1%
1990–19998.5%
1980–198920.9%
1970–197913.7%
1960–196916.6%
1950–195928.3%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms41.0%
3 bedrooms38.8%
4 bedrooms20.2%
5+ bedrooms0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.5%
1 vehicle25.1%
2 vehicles24.9%
3 or more47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas2.5%
Electricity29.9%
Propane / LP gas67.6%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family23358.5%
Cohabiting couple4711.8%
Male householder, no spouse8421.1%
Female householder, no spouse348.5%
Households with children under 189122.9%
Households with seniors (65+)8521.4%
Average household size2.41

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married49.8%19.3%
Married40.0%70.2%
Separated4.4%0.0%
Widowed3.2%0.0%
Divorced2.6%10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%
Some HS, no diploma 2.5%
HS graduate 53.8%
Some college, no degree 22.6%
Associate's degree 16.9%
Bachelor's degree 0.0%
Graduate / professional 0.0%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.3%
Bachelor's or higher0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school7829.3%
High school14052.6%
College / grad school4818.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 31.4%
Education & healthcare 19.5%
Manufacturing 15.5%
Retail trade 10.9%
Agriculture & mining 10.7%
Public administration 8.6%
Construction 3.4%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts29.3%
Service7.3%
Sales & office13.4%
Natural resources & construction16.8%
Production & transportation33.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.2%
Government15.5%
Self-employed9.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone85.9%
Carpool6.4%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means7.7%
Avg commute (minutes)20.6

Poverty

All people 11.1%
Under 18 years 0.0%
18 and over 13.9%
Married-couple families 13.3%
Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security13.6%
Retirement income23.6%
Supplemental Security2.5%
Cash public assistance0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP9.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity37.2%
High blood pressure40.8%
High cholesterol35.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.1%
Arthritis30.8%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease10.2%
Cancer6.5%
Behavior / access%
Smoking24.3%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity29.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep38.4%
Depression25.3%
Fair or poor health19.7%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health13.8%
No health insurance10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.2%
Visited dentist52.8%
Cholesterol screening89.7%
Teeth loss18.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans152.0%
Disability%
Any disability8.6%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years7.9%
65 and over27.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance73.1%
Public insurance29.7%
No insurance6.6%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only970100.0%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)970100.0%
Born in same state970100.0%
Born in different state85788.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French19920.5%
AncestryCount%
Arab646.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access41.0%
Internet access96.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42069

What city is ZIP code 42069 in?

ZIP code 42069 is primarily assigned to Melber, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42069 in?

ZIP code 42069 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42069 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 42069 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42069?

The median home value in ZIP code 42069 is $169,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42069?

ZIP code 42069 has an estimated population of 970 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42069?

The median household income in ZIP code 42069 is $59,342, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42069 in?

ZIP code 42069 observes the CST timezone.

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