42367 ZIP Code — Powderly, KY

Muhlenberg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42367 is located in Powderly, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 2.38 square miles and serves a population of 886 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42367

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 $101,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,417. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% 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 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 42367 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

886

population

2.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42367 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42367

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42367. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Powderly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42345 Greenville (5 mi) 42330 Central City (7.5 mi) 42323 Beechmont (8.3 mi) 42344 Graham (8.6 mi) 42337 Drakesboro (8.9 mi) 42325 Bremen (9.1 mi) 42369 Rockport (11.2 mi) 42464 White Plains (12.2 mi) 42339 Dunmor (13 mi) 42372 Sacramento (13.6 mi) 42328 Centertown (14.3 mi) 42350 Island (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	886
Population density	372 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	177

Geography
Land area	2.38 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.2379
Longitude	-87.1600
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	69.2%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

886

Population

372

People per sq mi

50.1

Median age

$45,417

Median household income

$20,202

Per capita income

$101,800

Median home value

$718

Median monthly rent

85.8%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

411

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	230	26.0%
18 and over	656	74.0%
65 and over	254	28.7%
Median age	50.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	879	98.4%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.8%
Two or more races	7	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.2%	53.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.1%	28.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	12.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.7%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 10.1%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 25.2%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$200k+ 0.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.7%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	10.1%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	25.2%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$200k+	0.6%
Median income	$45,417

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.3%

$50k–$100k 26.4%

$100k–$150k 37.5%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,800
Median rent / month	$718
Owner occupied	85.8%
Renter occupied	14.2%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	68.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	9.1%
1990–1999	12.2%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	39.6%
1960–1969	10.9%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	51.7%
4 bedrooms	3.0%
5+ bedrooms	4.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	40.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.0%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	182	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	19	5.5%
Male householder, no spouse	77	22.3%
Female householder, no spouse	67	19.4%
Households with children under 18	91	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	53.0%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	11.7%
Married	51.4%	54.0%
Separated	0.0%	1.9%
Widowed	5.4%	16.4%
Divorced	18.8%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 14.2%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 1.6%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.0%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	19	8.5%
Elementary school	151	67.7%
High school	36	16.1%
College / grad school	17	7.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.6%

Public administration 19.8%

Manufacturing 17.4%

Education & healthcare 12.0%

Construction 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Professional & management 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.5%
Service	29.3%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	31.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.1%
Government	26.9%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.8%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.8%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	12.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.2

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 18.4%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	18.8%
Cash public assistance	9.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.7%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	11.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	21.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.8%
Under 18	11.3%
18–64 years	35.6%
65 and over	61.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.7%
Public insurance	69.4%
No insurance	2.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	865	97.6%
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)	886	100.0%
Born in same state	886	100.0%
Born in different state	602	67.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	141	15.9%
French	94	10.6%
Italian	68	7.7%
English	14	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	5	0.6%
Irish	3	0.3%
Polish	3	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42367

What city is ZIP code 42367 in?

ZIP code 42367 is primarily assigned to Powderly, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42367 in?

ZIP code 42367 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42367 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 42367 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 42367 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 42367 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42367 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 42367 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42367?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 42367 in?

ZIP code 42367 observes the CST timezone.