42372 ZIP Code — Sacramento, KY

Mclean County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42372 is located in Sacramento, Kentucky, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 37.99 square miles and serves a population of 1,535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42372

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $104,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,139. 38% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

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

Overall, ZIP code 42372 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,535

population

37.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42372 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42372

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42372. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sacramento	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42350 Island (5.1 mi) 42325 Bremen (5.3 mi) 42413 Hanson (10.3 mi) 42330 Central City (10.9 mi) 42344 Graham (11.1 mi) 42327 Calhoun (11.8 mi) 42431 Madisonville (12.4 mi) 42352 Livermore (12.8 mi) 42367 Powderly (13.6 mi) 42328 Centertown (13.7 mi) 42456 Slaughters (14.3 mi) 42436 Manitou (15.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,535
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	37.99 sq mi
Water area	0.45 sq mi
Latitude	37.4139
Longitude	-87.2700
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	46.6%	45.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	33.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	19.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,535

Population

People per sq mi

46.6

Median age

$55,139

Median household income

$26,633

Per capita income

$104,900

Median home value

$598

Median monthly rent

83.0%

Home ownership

15.7%

Poverty rate

17.5%

Unemployment

681

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

107

25–34

35–44

128

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

104

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	329	21.4%
18 and over	1,206	78.6%
65 and over	294	19.2%
Median age	46.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.2%

Two or more races 3.3%

Black or African American 1.5%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,461	95.2%
Two or more races	50	3.3%
Black or African American	23	1.5%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.6%	45.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	47.2%	33.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	19.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.1%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 6.6%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 16.0%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 15.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.1%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	6.6%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	16.0%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	20.6%
$100k–$150k	15.7%
Median income	$55,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.6%

$50k–$100k 31.5%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 12.7%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$104,900
Median rent / month	$598
Owner occupied	83.0%
Renter occupied	17.0%
Vacant	11.2%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	7.5%
1990–1999	12.6%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	18.8%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	9.2%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	1.7%
2 bedrooms	36.0%
3 bedrooms	44.4%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	28.5%
2 vehicles	38.1%
3 or more	28.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.8%
Electricity	61.8%
Propane / LP gas	6.9%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	51.5%
Cohabiting couple	66	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	109	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	170	23.9%
Households with children under 18	178	25.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	222	31.2%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.3%	6.8%
Married	54.6%	56.4%
Separated	0.3%	3.4%
Widowed	4.4%	12.9%
Divorced	17.5%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 49.2%

Some college, no degree 14.0%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 6.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	14.2%
Kindergarten	8	2.8%
Elementary school	127	45.0%
High school	96	34.0%
College / grad school	11	3.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 37.5%

Retail trade 17.0%

Construction 9.8%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Public administration 2.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Professional & management 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.8%
Government	20.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	1.0%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 15.7%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 8.2%

Female-led households 34.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.2%
Retirement income	29.9%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	42.3%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	34	2.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.0%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	26.6%
65 and over	50.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.7%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	2.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,467	95.6%
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)	1,534	99.9%
Born in same state	1,534	99.9%
Born in different state	1,304	85.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	1	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	377	24.6%
Arab	269	17.5%
Italian	173	11.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	3%
Polish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.4%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42372

What city is ZIP code 42372 in?

ZIP code 42372 is primarily assigned to Sacramento, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42372 in?

ZIP code 42372 falls within Mclean County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42372?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42372 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 42372 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42372?

16% of residents in ZIP code 42372 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42372 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 42372 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42372 in?

ZIP code 42372 observes the CST timezone.