42274 ZIP Code — Rockfield, KY

Warren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42274 is located in Rockfield, Kentucky, within Warren County. It covers approximately 41.05 square miles and serves a population of 2,593 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42274

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 $173,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,355. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42274 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,593

population

41.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42274

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockfield	Acceptable
Rockfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42206 Auburn (7.9 mi) 42170 Woodburn (8 mi) 42101 Bowling Green (9.3 mi) 42104 Bowling Green (9.5 mi) 42134 Franklin (14.1 mi) 42103 Bowling Green (15.1 mi) 42122 Alvaton (15.6 mi) 42276 Russellville (15.7 mi) 42261 Morgantown (17.9 mi) 42256 Lewisburg (18.6 mi) 42159 Oakland (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,593
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	227

Geography
Land area	41.05 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	36.9489
Longitude	-86.6080
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	38.6%	46.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	31.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	17.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,593

Population

People per sq mi

43.6

Median age

$78,355

Median household income

$32,894

Per capita income

$173,500

Median home value

$578

Median monthly rent

84.0%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

1,026

Housing units

22.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

102

10–14

103

15–19

20–24

103

25–34

104

214

35–44

216

205

45–54

207

55–59

60–64

155

65–74

157

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	474	18.3%
18 and over	2,119	81.7%
65 and over	499	19.2%
Median age	43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.5%

Black or African American 1.6%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,527	97.5%
Black or African American	41	1.6%
Two or more races	25	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.6%	46.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	31.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	26.5%	17.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.8%	4.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 17.7%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 9.0%

$75k–$100k 33.1%

$100k–$150k 11.6%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	17.7%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	9.0%
$75k–$100k	33.1%
$100k–$150k	11.6%
$150k–$200k	10.7%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$78,355

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 13.0%

$100k–$150k 17.9%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 19.3%

$300k–$500k 20.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$173,500
Median rent / month	$578
Owner occupied	84.0%
Renter occupied	16.0%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	26.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	9.7%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	22.0%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	0.2%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.4%
2 bedrooms	10.1%
3 bedrooms	64.6%
4 bedrooms	17.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	15.5%
2 vehicles	39.6%
3 or more	42.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.3%
Electricity	78.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.1%
Wood	2.9%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	514	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	97	8.8%
Male householder, no spouse	268	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	221	20.1%
Households with children under 18	334	30.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	378	34.4%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	26.0%
Married	54.4%	43.8%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	10.6%	14.6%
Divorced	4.1%	15.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 33.6%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 13.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.7%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.3%
Bachelor's or higher	22.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	2.4%
Elementary school	234	69.4%
High school	37	11.0%
College / grad school	58	17.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 49.6%

Manufacturing 15.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Finance & real estate 1.7%

Public administration 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.8%
Service	23.5%
Sales & office	13.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.6%
Government	25.6%
Self-employed	8.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	8.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.5%
Retirement income	19.5%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	38.3%
High cholesterol	35.3%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	16.3%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	10.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.6%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	92	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.9%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.4%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	0.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,412	93.0%
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)	2,572	99.2%
Born in same state	2,341	90.3%
Born in different state	1,568	60.5%
Foreign born	231	8.9%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.8%
Not a US citizen	21	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	309	11.9%
French	236	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	219	8.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42274

What city is ZIP code 42274 in?

ZIP code 42274 is primarily assigned to Rockfield, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42274 in?

ZIP code 42274 falls within Warren County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42274 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 42274 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42274?

The median home value in ZIP code 42274 is $173,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 42274?

ZIP code 42274 has an estimated population of 2,593 residents, with a density of 63 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42274?

The median household income in ZIP code 42274 is $78,355, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42274 in?

ZIP code 42274 observes the CST timezone.