42638 ZIP Code — Revelo, KY
Mccreary County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42638 is located in Revelo, Kentucky, within Mccreary County. It covers approximately 1.14 square miles and serves a population of 196 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.
196
population
1.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
42638 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42638
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42638. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Revelo | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 196 |
| Population density | 172 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 147 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.6703 |
| Longitude | -84.4720 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 606 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 70.1% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 22.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 6.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
196
Population
172
People per sq mi
22.0
Median age
$0
Median household income
$5,913
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
66.1%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
111
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
13
Under 5
15
11
10–14
14
22
20–24
25
16
55–59
18
14
60–64
16
5
65–74
6
10
75–84
11
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 53 | 27.0% |
| 18 and over | 143 | 73.0% |
| 65 and over | 32 | 16.3% |
| Median age | 22.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 196 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 70.1% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 22.3% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 6.6% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 1.1% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
61.8%
$35k–$50k
38.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 61.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 38.2% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 50.5% |
| Single-family detached | 81.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.9% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 30.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 50.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 81.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 61.8% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 61.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 38.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 55 | 100.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 55 | 100.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 38.2% |
| Average household size | 3.56 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 51.1% |
| Married | 100.0% | 48.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
31.3%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
35.4%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 68.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 25 | 100.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 0.0% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
66.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
77.6%
Married-couple families
61.8%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.2% |
| Retirement income | 61.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 38.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 38.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 44.7% |
| High blood pressure | 45.4% |
| High cholesterol | 39.1% |
| Diabetes | 14.3% |
| Heart disease | 9.1% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 13.3% |
| Arthritis | 34.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 15.1% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 32.9% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 39.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.5% |
| Depression | 29.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 28.7% |
| Poor mental health | 21.9% |
| Poor physical health | 19.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 43.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 28.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.3% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.0% |
| Public insurance | 43.4% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 168 | 85.7% |
| 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) | 196 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 196 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 85 | 43.4% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 28.1% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42638
What city is ZIP code 42638 in?
ZIP code 42638 is primarily assigned to Revelo, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42638 in?
ZIP code 42638 falls within Mccreary County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42638?
66% of residents in ZIP code 42638 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42638 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 42638 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 42638?
Health data for ZIP code 42638 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (33%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the population of ZIP code 42638?
ZIP code 42638 has an estimated population of 196 residents, with a density of 173 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 42638 in?
ZIP code 42638 observes the EST timezone.