ZIP code 42261

The page on USZIP.com for the ZIP code 42261 provides a comprehensive overview of this area in Morgantown, KY. It features a detailed map pinpointing the location and outlines key demographic information such as population size, median age, and household income. The page also includes insights into the local economy, highlighting business environments and employment statistics. Additionally, it offers data on housing, including average home prices and rent costs. Users can find information on nearby schools, public services, and amenities, making it a useful resource for those looking to move to or learn more about the 42261 ZIP code area.

42261 is the zip code for

Morgantown, KY

Also in this location:
Woodbury, KY

Total population
10,602
Housing units
4,793
Land area
(sq. miles)
294.50
Density
(people per sq. mile)
36.00
Water area
(sq. miles)
3.37

Demographic data for zip code 42261

Gender:

Male
5,290
Female
5,312
Median age
Male
38.50
Female
41.00
Gender

Households:

Total households
4,221
Family households
2,968
Nonfamily households
1,253
Average household size
2.47
Average family size
2.92
Households

Housing units:

Total housing units
4,793
Occupied housing units
4,221
Owner-occupied
3,091
Renter-occupied
1,130
Vacant housing units
572
Housing units

Age:

Under 5 years
689
5 to 9 years
700
10 to 14 years
695
15 to 19 years
616
20 to 24 years
650
25 to 34 years
1,347
35 to 44 years
1,330
45 to 54 years
1,565
55 to 59 years
735
60 to 64 years
631
65 to 74 years
930
75 to 84 years
524
85 years and over
190
Median age
39.60
Age

Race:

White
10,152
Hispanic or Latino
306
Black or African American
31
Asian
16
American Indian & Alaska Native
18
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander
0
Other (One Race)
2
Two or More Races
77
Race
* Based on 2010, 2000 U.S. Census data

Economic data for zip code 42261

Employment status:

Population
(16 years and over)
8,223
Civilian labor force
4,566
Employed
4,068
Unemployed
498
Armed Forces
7
Not in labor force
3,650
Percent Unemployed
10.9%
Employment status

Commuting to work:

Workers
(16 years and over)
3,926
Car, truck, or van
Drove alone
3,053
Carpooled
699
Public transportation
(excluding taxicab)
0
Walked
41
Other means
20
Worked at home
113
Mean travel time
30.3 min.
Commuting to work

Occupation:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,068
Management / business / science / arts
865
Service
420
Sales / office
903
Natural resources / construction / maintenance
690
Production / transportation / material moving
1,190
Occupation

Industry:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,068
Agriculture / forestry / fishing / hunting / mining
129
Construction
495
Manufacturing
1,207
Wholesale trade
51
Retail trade
350
Transportation / warehousing / utilities
281
Information
24
Finance / insurance / real estate / rental / leasing
100
Professional / scientific / management / administrative / waste management services
275
Educational services / health care / social assistance
699
Arts / entertainment / recreation / accommodation / food services
115
Public administration
238
Other services
104
Industry

Class of worker:

Civilian employed population
(16 years and over)
4,068
Private wage & salary workers
3,078
Government workers
585
Self-employed
(in own not incorporated business)
396
Unpaid family workers
9
Class of worker

Income:

Total households
4,185
Less than $10,000
679
$10,000 to $14,999
321
$15,000 to $24,999
661
$25,000 to $34,999
525
$35,000 to $49,999
662
$50,000 to $74,999
674
$75,000 to $99,999
445
$100,000 to $149,999
184
$150,000 to $199,999
31
$200,000 or more
3
Median household income
$33,306
Mean household income
$41,266
Percentage of people whose income in the past 12 months is below the poverty level
19.1%
Income
* Based on 2007-2011 American Community Survey 5-year estimates

Public schools in 42261

Name & AddressPhone# of studentsFree lunchPupils per teacher
Butler Co. Area Technology Center
799 Veterans Way
(Vocational School)
(270) 999-2791000.0
Butler County High School
1147 S Main St
(270) 526-220464322517.4
Butler County Learning Center
799 Veterans Way
(Other/Alternative School)
(270) 526-616921187.0
Butler County Middle School
505 N Ward Ave
(270) 526-564744917614.5
Morgantown Elementary School
210 W Cemetery St
(270) 526-336160621815.9
North Butler Elementary
5512 Brownsville Rd
(270) 526-893635315714.1

Public libraries around Morgantown, KY

NameAddress
Butler County Public Library116 West Ohio Street
Morgantown, KY 42261

Hospitals and Medical Centers around 42261

NameAddressPhone# of beds
Blanchfield Army Comm Hospital
650 Joel Drive
Fort Campbell, KY 42223
(270) 798-8040107
Cumberland Hall Hospital210 West 17th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-191948
Jennie Stuart Medical Center
320 West 18th Street
Hopkinsville, KY 42241
(270) 887-0100139
Logan Memorial Hospital
1625 South Nashville Road
Russellville, KY 42276
(270) 726-401163
Trigg County Hospital254 Main Street
Cadiz, KY 42211
(270) 522-32159
Western State HospitalRussellville Road
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
(270) 886-4431186

Restaurants, dining rooms and coffee shops in 42261

Restaurant nameAddressCuisinePhone
McDonald's731 S Main St
Morgantown, KY 42261
Fast Food, Hamburgers, Sandwiches270-526-6333
Subway Sandwiches & Salads811 S Main St
Morgantown, KY 42261
Fast Food, Salads, Sandwiches270-526-3251

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