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Hopkins County
Mortons Gap, KY
42440
42440 ZIP Code — Mortons Gap, KY
Hopkins County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42440 is located in
Mortons Gap ,
Kentucky ,
within Hopkins County .
It covers approximately 1.41 square miles and serves a population of
936 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42440
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $46,319. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 40%.
Overall, ZIP code 42440 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
936
Population density
664 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
1.41 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
37.2326
Longitude
-87.4590
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
53.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
36.8%
30.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.2%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$46,319
Median household income
11.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 161 17.2% 18 and over 775 82.8% 65 and over 157 16.8% Median age 43.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
3.2%
Group Count % White 888 94.7% Black or African American 30 3.2% Two or more races 18 1.9% Hispanic or Latino 2 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
56.9%
53.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
36.8%
30.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.5%
2.2%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 10.3% $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 9.8% $50k–$75k 24.9% $75k–$100k 15.6% $100k–$150k 4.2% $150k–$200k 3.2% Median income $46,319
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $84,000 Median rent / month $776 Owner occupied 73.8% Renter occupied 26.2% Vacant 10.1% Single-family detached 85.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 12.1% Median rooms 5.6 Avg household size (owned) 2.14
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.3% 2010–2019 14.5% 2000–2009 7.7% 1990–1999 5.5% 1980–1989 8.1% 1970–1979 8.4% 1960–1969 7.9% 1950–1959 17.8% 1940–1949 3.1% 1939 or earlier 25.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 2.6% 2 bedrooms 32.3% 3 bedrooms 52.1% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 3.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.2% 1 vehicle 45.0% 2 vehicles 27.4% 3 or more 24.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 69.9% Electricity 29.3% Propane / LP gas 0.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 165 40.3% Cohabiting couple 107 26.2% Male householder, no spouse 43 10.5% Female householder, no spouse 94 23.0% Households with children under 18 109 26.7% Households with seniors (65+) 138 33.7% Average household size 2.29
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 23.0% 13.3% Married 43.1% 37.5% Separated 1.1% 0.0% Widowed 2.1% 19.0% Divorced 30.7% 30.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
0.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 89.1% Bachelor's or higher 11.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 21 19.6% Elementary school 40 37.4% High school 19 17.8% College / grad school 27 25.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
33.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
4.3%
Professional & management
4.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Finance & real estate
1.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 45.0% Service 11.1% Sales & office 9.2% Natural resources & construction 10.0% Production & transportation 24.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 93.2% Government 4.6% Self-employed 2.2% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.8% Carpool 15.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 18.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
12.1%
Female-led households
45.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.1% Retirement income 24.7% Supplemental Security 3.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.0% High blood pressure 45.5% High cholesterol 39.8% Diabetes 14.6% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 35.6% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 13.9% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 29.8% Binge drinking 14.4% No physical activity 38.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.5% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 26.6% Poor mental health 19.7% Poor physical health 17.5% No health insurance 12.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.3% Visited dentist 43.6% Cholesterol screening 88.3% Teeth loss 25.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 47 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 40.0% Under 18 13.7% 18–64 years 39.0% 65 and over 70.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.7% Public insurance 46.3% No insurance 13.9% Uninsured under 19 5.6%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 859 91.8% Spanish 2 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.2% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 936 100.0% Born in same state 936 100.0% Born in different state 787 84.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 119 12.7% French 78 8.3%
Ancestry Count % Arab 47 5% English 17 1.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.7% Internet access 90.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42440
What city is ZIP code 42440 in?
ZIP code 42440 is primarily assigned to Mortons Gap, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42440 in?
ZIP code 42440 falls within Hopkins County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42440?
23% of residents in ZIP code 42440 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42440?
12% 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 42440 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 42440 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42440?
The median home value in ZIP code 42440 is $84,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42440 in?
ZIP code 42440 observes the CST timezone.
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