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ZIP Code 42765, Kentucky

ZIP Code 42765 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

ZCTA5 42765 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Hart County, Kentucky. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 7,149. The land area covers 114.67 sq mi. [1]

Demographics & Population

Demographic Metric Estimate / Count Margin of Error Survey Period / Source
Total Population 7,149 ±816 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Median Age 36.7 yrs ±4.1 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 2,589 ±251 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).

Housing & Real Estate Profile

Housing Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Total Housing Units 2,778 ±281
Occupied Housing Units 2,589 ±251
Vacant Housing Units 189 ±112
Median Home Value $143,600 ±$19,738
Median Gross Rent $707 ±$40
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Economy & Workforce

Economic Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Median Household Income $59,688 ±$10,366
Per Capita Income $29,910 ±$3,404
Poverty Rate 15.3% ±6.1%
Population Below Poverty Level 1,067 ±443
Unemployment Rate 2.8% ±2%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 2,873 ±425
Broadband Internet Rate 76.3% ±6.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Local Government & Public Administration

Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
Government Unit Unit Type Jurisdiction Role Contact / Address
GUS Population: 19,923 (2024)
ID: 127554
County Official County Government
Contact: JUDGE-EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 490, MUNFORDVILLE KY 42765-0490

Education

Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025) External reference via K12Guides
Institution Type Grades Location
Regular School Nearby PK-08 Bonnieville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Cave City, KY
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Horse Cave, KY
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Horse Cave, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Sonora, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-08 Cub Run, KY
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Munfordville, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-06 Glasgow, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-08 Horse Cave, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-08 Hardyville, KY
Source: k12guides.com.

Community Facilities & Infrastructure

Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
Facility Name Category Relationship Address / Location Contact
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Glasgow
College Vocational 20.3 mi away 920 Happy Valley Road, Glasgow, KY, 42141
3178466444
HART COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 3.3 mi away 500 EAST UNION STREET, MUNFORDVILLE, KY, 42765
(270) 524-1953
HART COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRRY
Library 3.3 mi away 500 EAST UNION STREET, MUNFORDVILLE, KY, 42765
(270) 524-1953
EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 19.5 mi away 280 FERGUSON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, KY, 42210
(270) 597-2146
EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
Library 19.5 mi away 280 FERGUSON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, KY, 42210
(270) 597-2146
LARUE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 20.3 mi away 215 LINCOLN DRIVE, HODGENVILLE, KY, 42748
(270) 358-3851
LARUE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 21.3 mi away 201 SOUTH LINCOLN BOULEVARD, HODGENVILLE, KY, 42748
(270) 358-3851
MARY WOOD WELDON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 22.3 mi away 1530 SOUTH GREEN STREET, GLASGOW, KY, 42141
(270) 651-2824
MARY WOOD WELDON MEMORIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 22.3 mi away 1530 SOUTH GREEN STREET, GLASGOW, KY, 42141
(270) 651-2824
GRAYSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 22.7 mi away 163 CARROLL GIBSON BLVD, LEITCHFIELD, KY, 42754
(270) 259-5455
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.

Climate & Weather Observations

NOAA Monthly Climate Normals

Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at MILLERSTOWN 4E, KY US, located 9.7 miles from ZCTA5 42765. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Mean (°F) Precip (in) Snow (in)
January 42.6° 22.7° 32.7° 4.05" —
February 47.3° 24.1° 35.7° 4.52" —
March 56.4° 32.1° 44.3° 5.15" —
April 68.2° 40.6° 54.4° 4.93" —
May 76.0° 51.5° 63.8° 5.66" —
June 82.9° 60.5° 71.7° 4.85" —
July 86.5° 64.7° 75.6° 4.32" —
August 85.9° 62.4° 74.2° 3.30" —
September 80.3° 55.5° 67.9° 3.57" —
October 69.7° 41.6° 55.7° 3.57" —
November 56.6° 32.0° 44.3° 3.69" —
December 46.7° 27.2° 37.0° 5.06" —
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).

Local Weather Forecast

Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles) Proximity discovery
Community Name Classification Distance Population
Munfordville city City 2.7 mi —
Bonnieville city City 5.3 mi —
Hardyville CDP CDP 8.5 mi —
Horse Cave city City 9.5 mi —
Upton city City 10.7 mi —
Cave City city City 11.9 mi —

Sources & Data Provenance

  1. Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 42765. • Official Source Dataset →
  2. Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
  3. Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
  4. Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.