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Hopkins County
Nortonville, KY
42442
42442 ZIP Code — Nortonville, KY
Hopkins County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42442 is located in
Nortonville ,
Kentucky ,
within Hopkins County .
It covers approximately 47.10 square miles and serves a population of
3,147 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42442
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $56,808. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 42442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
3,147
Population density
67 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
107
Geography
Land area
47.10 sq mi
Water area
0.64 sq mi
Latitude
37.1644
Longitude
-87.4903
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
53.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
30.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
2.2%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$56,808
Median household income
$109,300
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 827 26.3% 18 and over 2,320 73.7% 65 and over 420 13.3% Median age 42.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.1%
Group Count % White 2,990 93.9% Two or more races 90 2.8% Black or African American 66 2.1% Hispanic or Latino 37 1.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
49.4%
53.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
31.0%
30.5%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
16.9%
14.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
2.7%
2.2%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 3.5% $10k–$15k 2.3% $15k–$25k 13.1% $25k–$35k 6.9% $35k–$50k 17.8% $50k–$75k 15.6% $75k–$100k 14.0% $100k–$150k 10.7% $150k–$200k 5.8% $200k+ 10.2% Median income $56,808
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $109,300 Median rent / month $760 Owner occupied 77.3% Renter occupied 22.7% Vacant 14.7% Single-family detached 68.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.9% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.68
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.5% 2010–2019 2.9% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 12.0% 1980–1989 18.2% 1970–1979 25.8% 1960–1969 7.0% 1950–1959 12.3% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 4.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.8% 1 bedroom 5.3% 2 bedrooms 30.2% 3 bedrooms 47.9% 4 bedrooms 14.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 3.0% 1 vehicle 18.1% 2 vehicles 37.5% 3 or more 41.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 24.8% Electricity 67.0% Propane / LP gas 2.3% Fuel oil 1.1% Wood 4.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 680 61.4% Cohabiting couple 85 7.7% Male householder, no spouse 118 10.6% Female householder, no spouse 225 20.3% Households with children under 18 397 35.8% Households with seniors (65+) 337 30.4% Average household size 2.84
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 27.2% 18.6% Married 57.6% 55.5% Separated 5.1% 3.3% Widowed 1.7% 11.0% Divorced 8.4% 11.7%
Education
Some college, no degree
33.1%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.7% Bachelor's or higher 11.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 20 3.0% Kindergarten 12 1.8% Elementary school 460 70.0% High school 125 19.0% College / grad school 40 6.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.7%
Transportation & utilities
14.2%
Public administration
4.9%
Professional & management
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.1%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.3%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 26.2% Service 9.9% Sales & office 13.8% Natural resources & construction 21.6% Production & transportation 28.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.5% Government 13.4% Self-employed 13.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.3% Carpool 2.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.8% Work from home 4.6% Other means 0.2% Avg commute (minutes) 23.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
10.0%
Female-led households
11.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.8% Retirement income 43.3% Supplemental Security 10.0% Cash public assistance 3.2% Food stamps / SNAP 11.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.7% High blood pressure 42.4% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 32.6% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 11.6% Cancer 6.7%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.1% Binge drinking 15.6% No physical activity 34.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 26.2% Fair or poor health 22.4% Poor mental health 18.8% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 11.5% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 48.2% Cholesterol screening 89.0% Teeth loss 20.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 123 5.3%
Disability % Any disability 31.7% Under 18 6.3% 18–64 years 37.3% 65 and over 56.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.9% Public insurance 52.2% No insurance 1.9% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,983 94.8% 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) 3,105 98.7% Born in same state 3,042 96.7% Born in different state 2,338 74.3% Foreign born 63 2.0% Naturalized citizen 42 1.3% Not a US citizen 42 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 471 15% Arab 245 7.8% Italian 215 6.8%
Ancestry Count % English 49 1.6% Polish 11 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.2% Internet access 93.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42442
What city is ZIP code 42442 in?
ZIP code 42442 is primarily assigned to Nortonville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42442 in?
ZIP code 42442 falls within Hopkins County, Kentucky.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42442?
11% 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 42442 have a large retiree population?
43% of households in ZIP code 42442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42442?
The median home value in ZIP code 42442 is $109,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 42442?
ZIP code 42442 has an estimated population of 3,147 residents, with a density of 67 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 42442 in?
ZIP code 42442 observes the CST timezone.
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