42374 ZIP Code — South Carrollton, KY
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42374 is located in South Carrollton, Kentucky, within Muhlenberg County. It covers approximately 0.23 square miles and serves a population of 109 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
109
population
0.23
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42374 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42374
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| South Carrollton | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 109 |
| Population density | 474 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 177 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.23 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3560 |
| Longitude | -87.1639 |
| 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 | 64.5% | 53.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 28.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
Demographics & statistics
109
Population
474
People per sq mi
59.9
Median age
$38,438
Median household income
$15,348
Per capita income
$105,200
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
88.1%
Home ownership
22.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
50
Housing units
0.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
2
1
5–9
1
3
10–14
3
1
15–19
1
2
20–24
3
1
25–34
2
1
35–44
1
3
45–54
5
10
55–59
14
6
60–64
8
14
65–74
18
3
75–84
5
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13 | 11.9% |
| 18 and over | 96 | 88.1% |
| 65 and over | 40 | 36.7% |
| Median age | 59.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 64.5% | 53.8% | 47.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.5% | 28.8% | 30.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 12.7% | 17.6% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
Under $10k
2.4%
$10k–$15k
14.3%
$25k–$35k
11.9%
$35k–$50k
57.1%
$50k–$75k
11.9%
$100k–$150k
2.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 14.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 11.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 57.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 2.4% |
| Median income | $38,438 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
27.0%
$50k–$100k
16.2%
$100k–$150k
35.1%
$150k–$200k
5.4%
$200k–$300k
16.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $105,200 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 88.1% |
| Renter occupied | 11.9% |
| Vacant | 23.6% |
| Single-family detached | 78.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 18.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 67.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 65.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 16.7% |
| 3 or more | 42.9% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 95.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 24 | 57.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 6 | 14.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 9 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3 | 7.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 9.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24 | 57.1% |
| Average household size | 2.60 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 11.6% | 16.4% |
| Married | 58.1% | 50.9% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 16.4% |
| Divorced | 30.2% | 16.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.8%
Some HS, no diploma
19.8%
HS graduate
68.1%
Some college, no degree
3.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 71.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 0.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 8 | 53.3% |
| High school | 2 | 13.3% |
| College / grad school | 5 | 33.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Retail trade
29.4%
Manufacturing
26.5%
Professional & management
23.5%
Transportation & utilities
17.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
2.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 5.9% |
| Service | 2.9% |
| Sales & office | 32.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 58.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 97.1% |
| Government | 2.9% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.6% |
| Carpool | 11.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 20.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
22.9%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
26.0%
Married-couple families
25.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 71.4% |
| Retirement income | 42.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.7% |
| High blood pressure | 44.0% |
| High cholesterol | 39.9% |
| Diabetes | 13.5% |
| Heart disease | 8.8% |
| Stroke | 4.1% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| Arthritis | 34.7% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 12.5% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 26.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.4% |
| No physical activity | 34.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 26.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.5% |
| Poor mental health | 18.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 50.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.4% |
| Teeth loss | 23.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 23 | 24.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 31.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 65.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 68.8% |
| Public insurance | 63.3% |
| No insurance | 1.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 106 | 97.2% |
| 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) | 109 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 109 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 90 | 82.6% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 26 | 23.9% |
| Arab | 18 | 16.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 8 | 7.3% |
| French | 5 | 4.6% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 78.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42374
What city is ZIP code 42374 in?
ZIP code 42374 is primarily assigned to South Carrollton, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42374 in?
ZIP code 42374 falls within Muhlenberg County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 42374 have a large retiree population?
71% of households in ZIP code 42374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 42374 have an older population?
37% of residents in ZIP code 42374 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 42374 have a large veteran population?
24% of civilians in ZIP code 42374 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42374?
23% of residents in ZIP code 42374 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 42374 in?
ZIP code 42374 observes the CST timezone.