42361 ZIP Code — Olaton, KY

Ohio County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42361 is located in Olaton, Kentucky, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 37.86 square miles and serves a population of 696 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42361

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $42,875. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 62% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 10% 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 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 42361 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

696
population
37.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42361 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42361

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City Status
Olaton Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 696
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 183
Geography
Land area 37.86 sq mi
Water area 0.25 sq mi
Latitude 37.5258
Longitude -86.6942
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 65.2% 58.9% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 27.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 4.8% 12.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

696
Population
18
People per sq mi
41.8
Median age
$42,875
Median household income
$22,624
Per capita income
$108,100
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
89.4%
Home ownership
22.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
305
Housing units
10.2%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
3
Under 5
3
9
5–9
10
40
10–14
43
49
15–19
53
12
20–24
13
4
25–34
4
54
35–44
59
42
45–54
45
16
55–59
17
25
60–64
26
50
65–74
54
29
75–84
32
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1816623.9%
18 and over53076.1%
65 and over16924.3%
Median age41.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White696100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.2% 58.9% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 30.0% 27.4% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 4.8% 12.5% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 1.2% 4.2%
Under $10k 5.7%
$10k–$15k 7.6%
$15k–$25k 11.0%
$25k–$35k 15.6%
$35k–$50k 18.3%
$50k–$75k 12.9%
$75k–$100k 8.7%
$100k–$150k 16.0%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
Range% of households
Under $10k5.7%
$10k–$15k7.6%
$15k–$25k11.0%
$25k–$35k15.6%
$35k–$50k18.3%
$50k–$75k12.9%
$75k–$100k8.7%
$100k–$150k16.0%
$150k–$200k4.2%
Median income$42,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.0%
$50k–$100k 22.1%
$100k–$150k 40.9%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k–$300k 11.9%
$300k–$500k 2.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$108,100
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied89.4%
Renter occupied10.6%
Vacant21.0%
Single-family detached61.9%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.1%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.84

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.6%
2000–200922.2%
1990–199918.3%
1980–19894.5%
1970–197920.1%
1960–196921.9%
1950–19592.4%
1940–19493.9%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms18.9%
3 bedrooms69.1%
4 bedrooms7.8%
5+ bedrooms4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle33.8%
2 vehicles33.5%
3 or more32.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas1.1%
Electricity56.3%
Propane / LP gas13.7%
Wood28.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family13852.5%
Cohabiting couple83.0%
Male householder, no spouse4115.6%
Female householder, no spouse7628.9%
Households with children under 189235.0%
Households with seniors (65+)11744.5%
Average household size2.65

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married24.7%25.2%
Married64.1%49.5%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%10.3%
Divorced11.2%14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.5%
Some HS, no diploma 9.1%
HS graduate 45.3%
Some college, no degree 19.3%
Associate's degree 1.5%
Bachelor's degree 7.4%
Graduate / professional 2.8%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher76.4%
Bachelor's or higher10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary school10240.6%
High school7529.9%
College / grad school7429.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.5%
Retail trade 18.8%
Arts, food & hospitality 14.9%
Manufacturing 12.9%
Construction 11.0%
Professional & management 9.0%
Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts33.3%
Service38.0%
Sales & office14.5%
Natural resources & construction4.3%
Production & transportation9.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.6%
Government13.3%
Self-employed7.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone98.4%
Carpool1.6%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)36.7

Poverty

All people 22.3%
Under 18 years 48.8%
18 and over 14.0%
Married-couple families 10.9%
Female-led households 55.3%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security62.0%
Retirement income55.5%
Supplemental Security4.9%
Cash public assistance4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP4.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity38.6%
High blood pressure45.1%
High cholesterol40.8%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart disease9.3%
Stroke4.2%
Asthma11.3%
Arthritis36.0%
Kidney disease3.6%
Pulmonary disease13.0%
Cancer7.6%
Behavior / access%
Smoking26.5%
Binge drinking14.5%
No physical activity34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression25.6%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health18.0%
Poor physical health16.2%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)77.3%
Visited dentist49.6%
Cholesterol screening90.2%
Teeth loss21.5%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans264.9%
Disability%
Any disability22.1%
Under 183.6%
18–64 years28.5%
65 and over26.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance49.9%
Public insurance69.4%
No insurance0.0%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only69099.1%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)696100.0%
Born in same state696100.0%
Born in different state60887.4%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab26738.4%
French497%
AncestryCount%
Italian324.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access37.8%
Internet access79.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42361

What city is ZIP code 42361 in?

ZIP code 42361 is primarily assigned to Olaton, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42361 in?

ZIP code 42361 falls within Ohio County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42361 have a large retiree population?

62% of households in ZIP code 42361 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42361 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 42361 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42361?

10% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 42361?

22% of residents in ZIP code 42361 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 42361 in?

ZIP code 42361 observes the CST timezone.

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