42280 ZIP Code — Sharon Grove, KY

Todd County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42280 is located in Sharon Grove, Kentucky, within Todd County. It covers approximately 23.99 square miles and serves a population of 439 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42280

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,000.

Median household income is $98,125. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 42280 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

439
population
23.99
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42280 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42280

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City Status
Sharon Grove Acceptable
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 439
Population density 18 / sq mi
State FIPS 21
County FIPS 219
Geography
Land area 23.99 sq mi
Water area 0.11 sq mi
Latitude 36.9502
Longitude -87.1064
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 23.5% 51.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 48.7% 30.7% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 27.8% 14.7% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 4.2%

Demographics & statistics

439
Population
18
People per sq mi
38.7
Median age
$98,125
Median household income
$30,814
Per capita income
$108,000
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
30.8%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
205
Housing units
14.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
6
Under 5
4
12
5–9
9
27
10–14
21
53
15–19
43
12
20–24
10
4
25–34
3
31
35–44
25
46
45–54
37
42
55–59
34
6
60–64
5
5
65–74
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817539.9%
18 and over26460.1%
65 and over92.1%
Median age38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%
GroupCount%
White439100%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 23.5% 51.1% 47.9%
$50k – $100k 48.7% 30.7% 30.3%
$100k – $200k 27.8% 14.7% 17.6%
Over $200k 0.0% 3.5% 4.2%
$10k–$15k 6.3%
$15k–$25k 23.2%
$35k–$50k 7.7%
$50k–$75k 10.6%
$75k–$100k 8.5%
$100k–$150k 17.6%
$150k–$200k 20.4%
$200k+ 5.6%
Range% of households
$10k–$15k6.3%
$15k–$25k23.2%
$35k–$50k7.7%
$50k–$75k10.6%
$75k–$100k8.5%
$100k–$150k17.6%
$150k–$200k20.4%
$200k+5.6%
Median income$98,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%
$50k–$100k 31.0%
$100k–$150k 20.4%
$150k–$200k 7.7%
$200k–$300k 5.6%
$300k–$500k 21.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$108,000
Median rent / month$0
Owner occupied100.0%
Renter occupied0.0%
Vacant30.7%
Single-family detached61.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes39.0%
Median rooms6.1
Avg household size (owned)3.09

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20198.3%
2000–200925.4%
1990–199956.6%
1980–19894.4%
1970–19790.0%
1960–19695.4%
1950–19590.0%
1940–19490.0%
1939 or earlier0.0%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.4%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms13.7%
3 bedrooms68.3%
4 bedrooms7.8%
5+ bedrooms5.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle0.0%
1 vehicle37.3%
2 vehicles21.1%
3 or more41.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity67.6%
Propane / LP gas32.4%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family8962.7%
Cohabiting couple00.0%
Male householder, no spouse96.3%
Female householder, no spouse4431.0%
Households with children under 186042.3%
Households with seniors (65+)96.3%
Average household size3.09

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married47.5%20.5%
Married48.0%58.3%
Separated0.0%0.0%
Widowed0.0%0.0%
Divorced4.4%21.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%
Some HS, no diploma 5.0%
HS graduate 46.7%
Some college, no degree 18.6%
Associate's degree 11.6%
Bachelor's degree 9.9%
Graduate / professional 4.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher91.3%
Bachelor's or higher14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten73.8%
Elementary school5530.2%
High school10356.6%
College / grad school179.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.6%
Education & healthcare 19.2%
Other services 11.1%
Professional & management 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 9.4%
Agriculture & mining 8.5%
Finance & real estate 5.1%
Information 4.3%
Construction 3.0%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts44.0%
Service3.8%
Sales & office7.3%
Natural resources & construction14.1%
Production & transportation30.8%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector45.7%
Government9.8%
Self-employed44.4%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone90.3%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home9.7%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)24.0

Poverty

All people 30.8%
Under 18 years 58.3%
18 and over 12.5%
Married-couple families 0.0%
Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security23.2%
Retirement income7.0%
Supplemental Security6.3%
Cash public assistance7.7%
Food stamps / SNAP23.2%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity36.5%
High blood pressure39.1%
High cholesterol36.0%
Diabetes11.2%
Heart disease7.2%
Stroke3.3%
Asthma11.7%
Arthritis30.6%
Kidney disease3.0%
Pulmonary disease11.0%
Cancer6.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking27.2%
Binge drinking16.2%
No physical activity33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.0%
Depression27.9%
Fair or poor health21.9%
Poor mental health19.9%
Poor physical health14.7%
No health insurance13.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)74.5%
Visited dentist49.8%
Cholesterol screening88.1%
Teeth loss21.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans218.0%
Disability%
Any disability7.5%
Under 184.0%
18–64 years6.7%
65 and over100.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance76.3%
Public insurance20.3%
No insurance3.4%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only42997.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)439100.0%
Born in same state42997.7%
Born in different state33676.5%
Foreign born102.3%
Naturalized citizen00.0%
Not a US citizen00.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab10724.4%
AncestryCount%
French153.4%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access32.3%
Internet access93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42280

What city is ZIP code 42280 in?

ZIP code 42280 is primarily assigned to Sharon Grove, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42280 in?

ZIP code 42280 falls within Todd County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42280 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 42280 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42280?

31% of residents in ZIP code 42280 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42280?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42280?

The median home value in ZIP code 42280 is $108,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42280 in?

ZIP code 42280 observes the CST timezone.

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