42762 ZIP Code — Millwood, KY

Grayson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42762 is located in Millwood, Kentucky, within Grayson County. It covers approximately 9.41 square miles and serves a population of 257 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42762

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $172,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

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

Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 52% of households.

Overall, ZIP code 42762 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

257

population

9.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42762 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42762

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42762. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Millwood	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42754 Leitchfield (4.8 mi) 42721 Caneyville (7.5 mi) 40152 Mc Daniels (11.7 mi) 42207 Bee Spring (13.1 mi) 40119 Falls Of Rough (13.4 mi) 40145 Hudson (13.7 mi) 42726 Clarkson (14 mi) 42285 Sweeden (14.4 mi) 42712 Big Clifty (14.8 mi) 42252 Jetson (16.8 mi) 42210 Brownsville (17.3 mi) 40140 Garfield (17.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	257
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	9.41 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	37.4570
Longitude	-86.3956
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	61.0%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	39.0%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

257

Population

People per sq mi

23.3

Median age

Median household income

$22,192

Per capita income

$172,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

28.0%

Poverty rate

9.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	46	17.9%
18 and over	211	82.1%
65 and over	10	3.9%
Median age	23.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino 39.7%

Other race 39.7%

White 20.7%

Group	Count	%
Hispanic or Latino	169	39.7%
Other race	169	39.7%
White	88	20.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.0%	60.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	26.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	39.0%	10.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 28.6%

$10k–$15k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$100k–$150k 34.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	28.6%
$10k–$15k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$100k–$150k	34.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 32.0%

$150k–$200k 68.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$172,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	48.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	22.9%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	34.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	28.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.6%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	14.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	28.6%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	24	34.3%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	46	65.7%
Households with children under 18	44	62.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	14.3%
Average household size	3.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.5%	38.3%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	40.7%
Widowed	0.0%	6.0%
Divorced	54.5%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 74.7%

Some college, no degree 25.3%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	22	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 83.4%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	50.3%
Production & transportation	49.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	49.7%
Carpool	50.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 28.0%

Under 18 years 47.8%

18 and over 23.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.3%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	34.3%
Cash public assistance	34.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	77.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.1%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	36.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	23.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.0%
65 and over	100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	80.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	233	90.7%
Spanish	121	51.9%
Other Indo-European	121	51.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	257	100.0%
Born in same state	257	100.0%
Born in different state	112	43.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	62	24.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	16	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42762

What city is ZIP code 42762 in?

ZIP code 42762 is primarily assigned to Millwood, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42762 in?

ZIP code 42762 falls within Grayson County, Kentucky.

Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 42762?

Approximately 52% of households in ZIP code 42762 speak Spanish as a primary language.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42762?

28% of residents in ZIP code 42762 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42762?

The median home value in ZIP code 42762 is $172,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 42762?

ZIP code 42762 has an estimated population of 257 residents, with a density of 27 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42762 in?

ZIP code 42762 observes the CST timezone.