42461 ZIP Code — Uniontown, KY

Union County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42461 is located in Uniontown, Kentucky, within Union County. It covers approximately 31.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,050 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42461

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 $76,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $47,935. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 17 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 4% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 42461 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,050

population

31.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42461 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42461

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42461. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Uniontown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42462 Waverly (5.7 mi) 47620 Mount Vernon (7.6 mi) 42406 Corydon (9.3 mi) 42437 Morganfield (11.2 mi) 62867 New Haven (13.1 mi) 47712 Evansville (14.1 mi) 62984 Shawneetown (17.9 mi) 47638 Wadesville (17.9 mi) 42420 Henderson (18.2 mi) 47713 Evansville (18.9 mi) 47708 Evansville (19.1 mi) 42459 Sturgis (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,050
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	225

Geography
Land area	31.68 sq mi
Water area	0.26 sq mi
Latitude	37.8209
Longitude	-87.8666
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	58.0%	49.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,050

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$47,935

Median household income

$25,844

Per capita income

$76,200

Median home value

$597

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

12.6%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

490

Housing units

4.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	173	16.5%
18 and over	877	83.5%
65 and over	183	17.4%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.8%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,032	97.8%
Two or more races	7	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.5%
Black or African American	4	0.4%
Other race	4	0.4%
Asian	3	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	49.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	33.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	4.2%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 6.7%

$15k–$25k 4.6%

$25k–$35k 15.1%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 3.6%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	6.7%
$15k–$25k	4.6%
$25k–$35k	15.1%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	3.6%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$47,935

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.9%

$50k–$100k 51.4%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 8.4%

$200k–$300k 5.4%

$300k–$500k 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,200
Median rent / month	$597
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	75.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	1.4%
1990–1999	24.2%
1980–1989	4.8%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	15.1%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	11.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.8%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	53.3%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.6%
1 vehicle	29.8%
2 vehicles	34.5%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.0%
Electricity	62.2%
Propane / LP gas	12.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	41.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	119	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	141	26.9%
Households with children under 18	106	20.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	140	26.7%
Average household size	2.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	11.6%
Married	52.2%	59.4%
Separated	0.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.6%
Divorced	10.3%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 54.0%

Some college, no degree 12.2%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 4.0%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	4.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	4.9%
Kindergarten	15	8.2%
Elementary school	118	64.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	41	22.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Retail trade 14.3%

Agriculture & mining 14.0%

Manufacturing 13.4%

Construction 11.0%

Professional & management 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Other services 3.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.2%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	17.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.7%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.1%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.4

Poverty

All people 12.6%

Under 18 years 7.5%

18 and over 13.6%

Married-couple families 8.7%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.8%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.6%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.5%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	34.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.8%
Under 18	11.6%
18–64 years	34.4%
65 and over	75.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.9%
Public insurance	42.5%
No insurance	5.9%
Uninsured under 19	6.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,023	97.4%
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)	1,048	99.8%
Born in same state	1,048	99.8%
Born in different state	925	88.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	116	11%
French	85	8.1%
Italian	55	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.6%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.9%
Internet access	92.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42461

What city is ZIP code 42461 in?

ZIP code 42461 is primarily assigned to Uniontown, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42461 in?

ZIP code 42461 falls within Union County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42461?

4% 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 42461?

The median home value in ZIP code 42461 is $76,200.

What is the population of ZIP code 42461?

ZIP code 42461 has an estimated population of 1,050 residents, with a density of 33 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42461?

The median household income in ZIP code 42461 is $47,935, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42461 in?

ZIP code 42461 observes the CST timezone.