42369 ZIP Code — Rockport, KY

Ohio County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42369 is located in Rockport, Kentucky, within Ohio County. It covers approximately 3.02 square miles and serves a population of 246 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42369

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $84,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 94%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,708. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 42369 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

246

population

3.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42369 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42369

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42369. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rockport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42354 Mc Henry (5.9 mi) 42337 Drakesboro (6.3 mi) 42320 Beaver Dam (6.9 mi) 42330 Central City (7.1 mi) 42328 Centertown (7.8 mi) 42323 Beechmont (9.7 mi) 42273 Rochester (9.7 mi) 42367 Powderly (11.2 mi) 42333 Cromwell (12.2 mi) 42339 Dunmor (14 mi) 42345 Greenville (14.9 mi) 42347 Hartford (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	246
Population density	81 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	183

Geography
Land area	3.02 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	37.3068
Longitude	-86.9749
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	57.0%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

246

Population

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$47,708

Median household income

$21,338

Per capita income

$84,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.1%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

15.5%

Unemployment

106

Housing units

6.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	54	22.0%
18 and over	192	78.0%
65 and over	70	28.5%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	245	99.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1	0.4%
Two or more races	1	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.0%	58.9%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	27.4%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.2%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.2%

$10k–$15k 7.1%

$15k–$25k 4.7%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 25.9%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 11.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.2%
$10k–$15k	7.1%
$15k–$25k	4.7%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	25.9%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	11.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
Median income	$47,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 43.8%

$100k–$150k 20.0%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.1%
Renter occupied	5.9%
Vacant	23.4%
Single-family detached	79.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	3.6%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	31.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	62.2%
4 bedrooms	5.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	10.6%
2 vehicles	45.9%
3 or more	42.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	50.6%
Propane / LP gas	42.4%
Fuel oil	4.7%
Wood	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	74.1%
Cohabiting couple	10	11.8%
Male householder, no spouse	3	3.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	10.6%
Households with children under 18	29	34.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	54.1%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	21.2%
Married	64.3%	60.6%
Separated	5.4%	7.7%
Widowed	1.8%	1.9%
Divorced	7.1%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.7%

Some HS, no diploma 13.6%

HS graduate 50.8%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 0.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 1.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.7%
Bachelor's or higher	6.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	9.1%
Elementary school	25	45.5%
High school	25	45.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 36.7%

Retail trade 23.3%

Manufacturing 16.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.0%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.3%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	28.3%
Production & transportation	8.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	20.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.3%
Carpool	26.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.8

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 80.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.8%
Retirement income	45.9%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	45.2%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	14.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.4%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	26.2%
Poor mental health	19.3%
Poor physical health	17.5%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	45.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.6%
Under 18	11.1%
18–64 years	29.5%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.9%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	246	100.0%
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)	246	100.0%
Born in same state	245	99.6%
Born in different state	201	81.7%
Foreign born	1	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	28.9%
French	41	16.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	29	11.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	77.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42369

What city is ZIP code 42369 in?

ZIP code 42369 is primarily assigned to Rockport, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42369 in?

ZIP code 42369 falls within Ohio County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42369 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 42369 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42369 mostly owner-occupied?

94% of occupied units in ZIP code 42369 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42369 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 42369 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42369?

7% 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 42369 in?

ZIP code 42369 observes the CST timezone.