42366 ZIP Code — Philpot, KY

Daviess County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42366 is located in Philpot, Kentucky, within Daviess County. It covers approximately 87.59 square miles and serves a population of 5,190 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42366

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $213,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $80,259. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42366 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,190

population

87.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42366 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42366

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42366. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Philpot	Acceptable
Philpot	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42378 Whitesville (5.2 mi) 42303 Owensboro (6.8 mi) 42368 Reynolds Station (9.9 mi) 42355 Maceo (10.6 mi) 42376 Utica (11.8 mi) 42351 Lewisport (12.5 mi) 42343 Fordsville (12.8 mi) 42347 Hartford (13.7 mi) 42348 Hawesville (13.9 mi) 42352 Livermore (15.7 mi) 47635 Rockport (16.2 mi) 47615 Grandview (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,190
Population density	59 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	87.59 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	37.7169
Longitude	-86.9327
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	33.3%	46.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	18.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,190

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$80,259

Median household income

$39,116

Per capita income

$213,900

Median home value

$916

Median monthly rent

93.6%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

6.4%

Unemployment

2,046

Housing units

23.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

104

Under 5

223

5–9

213

188

10–14

179

169

15–19

161

107

20–24

102

287

25–34

273

259

35–44

247

320

45–54

304

223

55–59

212

314

60–64

299

307

65–74

292

111

75–84

105

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,199	23.1%
18 and over	3,991	76.9%
65 and over	907	17.5%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%

Black or African American 0.6%

Two or more races 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,112	98.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	35	0.7%
Black or African American	33	0.6%
Two or more races	9	0.2%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.3%	46.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	32.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	30.7%	18.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.8%	3.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 17.7%

$100k–$150k 20.6%

$150k–$200k 10.1%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	17.7%
$100k–$150k	20.6%
$150k–$200k	10.1%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$80,259

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 10.5%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 18.7%

$200k–$300k 29.4%

$300k–$500k 19.1%

$500k–$1M 5.7%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$213,900
Median rent / month	$916
Owner occupied	93.6%
Renter occupied	6.4%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	81.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.2%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	26.4%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	7.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	11.7%
3 bedrooms	53.5%
4 bedrooms	27.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	13.5%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	46.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.8%
Electricity	35.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.6%
Wood	2.3%
Solar	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,430	74.4%
Cohabiting couple	88	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	198	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	206	10.7%
Households with children under 18	574	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	577	30.0%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	13.0%
Married	69.4%	71.1%
Separated	0.9%	0.2%
Widowed	0.9%	7.3%
Divorced	7.7%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 1.8%

HS graduate 39.3%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 14.0%

Bachelor's degree 15.2%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	23.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	118	9.4%
Kindergarten	145	11.5%
Elementary school	656	52.2%
High school	243	19.3%
College / grad school	94	7.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.7%

Education & healthcare 22.8%

Construction 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Finance & real estate 8.4%

Retail trade 8.1%

Professional & management 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.5%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.3%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	13.4%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 4.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.7%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.5%
Kidney disease	2.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	26.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.2%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	15.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.9%
No health insurance	8.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	61.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	13.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	356	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.8%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	11.3%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.1%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,987	96.1%
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)	5,179	99.8%
Born in same state	5,179	99.8%
Born in different state	4,454	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.2%
Not a US citizen	8	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	923	17.8%
Arab	923	17.8%
Italian	667	12.9%
Polish	31	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	30	0.6%
German	8	0.2%
Irish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42366

What city is ZIP code 42366 in?

ZIP code 42366 is primarily assigned to Philpot, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42366 in?

ZIP code 42366 falls within Daviess County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42366 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 42366 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42366 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 42366 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 42366?

ZIP code 42366 has an estimated population of 5,190 residents, with a density of 59 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42366?

The median home value in ZIP code 42366 is $213,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 42366 in?

ZIP code 42366 observes the CST timezone.