42088 ZIP Code — Wingo, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42088 is located in Wingo, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 67.81 square miles and serves a population of 2,398 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42088

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 $111,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,117. 43% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 42088 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,398

population

67.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42088 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42088

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42088. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wingo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42085 Water Valley (4.5 mi) 42041 Fulton (7.4 mi) 42066 Mayfield (7.8 mi) 42079 Sedalia (8.5 mi) 38226 Dukedom (10.6 mi) 42040 Farmington (11.9 mi) 42039 Fancy Farm (13.4 mi) 38241 Palmersville (14.8 mi) 42031 Clinton (15.6 mi) 42051 Hickory (16.8 mi) 38237 Martin (17.7 mi) 42021 Arlington (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,398
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	67.81 sq mi
Water area	0.57 sq mi
Latitude	36.6157
Longitude	-88.7255
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	51.8%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,398

Population

People per sq mi

42.0

Median age

$56,117

Median household income

$28,208

Per capita income

$111,500

Median home value

$636

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

15.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

799

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

107

15–19

103

20–24

118

25–34

114

117

35–44

114

152

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

162

65–74

156

109

75–84

106

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	590	24.6%
18 and over	1,808	75.4%
65 and over	552	23.0%
Median age	42.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.4%

Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

Two or more races 5.2%

Other race 3.8%

Black or African American 3%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,083	80.4%
Hispanic or Latino	193	7.4%
Two or more races	136	5.2%
Other race	98	3.8%
Black or African American	78	3%
Asian	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.8%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.8%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	20.0%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 8.4%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	8.4%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$56,117

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.1%

$50k–$100k 30.8%

$100k–$150k 27.5%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 9.6%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,500
Median rent / month	$636
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	13.3%
Single-family detached	84.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.91

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	13.2%
1990–1999	14.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	16.9%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.9%
2 bedrooms	32.6%
3 bedrooms	45.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	28.4%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.9%
Electricity	44.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.9%
Fuel oil	3.8%
Wood	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	486	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	30	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	155	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	203	23.2%
Households with children under 18	269	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	328	37.5%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	16.9%
Married	52.1%	52.1%
Separated	1.0%	4.1%
Widowed	1.6%	16.6%
Divorced	12.8%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 7.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	9.0%
Kindergarten	37	6.7%
Elementary school	189	34.2%
High school	172	31.1%
College / grad school	105	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.5%

Manufacturing 19.4%

Retail trade 12.2%

Construction 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 11.6%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Public administration 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Other services 2.6%

Professional & management 2.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.4%
Service	6.7%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	23.6%
Production & transportation	25.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.4%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	8.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.2%
Carpool	3.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 15.9%

Under 18 years 30.2%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 2.3%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	30.0%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.3%
High blood pressure	44.2%
High cholesterol	37.0%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.0%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	0.5%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.8%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	4.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,217	92.5%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	3	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,384	99.4%
Born in same state	2,373	99.0%
Born in different state	1,700	70.9%
Foreign born	11	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	14	0.6%
Not a US citizen	6	42.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	674	28.1%
French	388	16.2%
Italian	231	9.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.5%
Polish	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42088

What city is ZIP code 42088 in?

ZIP code 42088 is primarily assigned to Wingo, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42088 in?

ZIP code 42088 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42088 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 42088 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42088?

16% of residents in ZIP code 42088 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42088?

The median home value in ZIP code 42088 is $111,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 42088?

ZIP code 42088 has an estimated population of 2,398 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42088 in?

ZIP code 42088 observes the CST timezone.