Zip code 42638: Revelo, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42638?

42638 is assigned to Revelo, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42638 in?

42638 is in McCreary County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 42638?

About 235 people live in 42638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42638?

The median household income in 42638 is $11,595.

Q: What zip codes are near 42638?

The closest zip codes to 42638 are 42635, 42649, 42631, 42653, 42647.

Residential delivery areaMcCreary CountyEastern Time

Population

235

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$12K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$28K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

57.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1.1 sq mi

207 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 42638

42638 is a small-town zip code in Revelo, Kentucky (McCreary County), covering 1.1 sq mi of land. About 235 people live here, or 207 per square mile. The median resident is 57.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $11,595 a year, about 14% of the national median of $80,734. 61.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $27,800, or 2.4 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 100% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%).

How 42638 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 235 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate61.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%21st of 722 in KY
Homeownership rate100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%25th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers100%
99th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%1st of 719 in KY
Median age57.3
98th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.134th of 724 in KY
Population density207/sq mi
21st
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi137th of 724 in KY
Broadband access78.4%
3rd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%582nd of 719 in KY
Residents under 1811.5%
3rd
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%650th of 724 in KY
Population235
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824670th of 724 in KY
Median household income$11,595
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726638th of 641 in KY
Per capita income$5,657
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821719th of 722 in KY
Median home value$27,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600633rd of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%711th of 723 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%668th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%660th of 719 in KY
Diversity index0
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5692nd of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%684th of 723 in KY
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%698th of 724 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%620th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%702nd of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older4.7%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%699th of 724 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%591st of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%686th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%703rd of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.228
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477698th of 715 in KY

Measure	42638	McCreary	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	61.5%	38.9%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	21st of 722
Homeownership rateStrength	100%	74.2%	68.3%	65.2%	99th	25th of 719
Self-employed workers	100%	7%	8.6%	10%	99th	1st of 719
Median age	57.3	39	39.1	38.9	98th	34th of 724
Population density	207/sq mi	40/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	21st	137th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	78.4%	80.1%	88.6%	91%	3rd	582nd of 719
Residents under 18	11.5%	21.8%	22.6%	22%	3rd	650th of 724
Population	235	16,867	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	670th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$11,595	$33,750	$63,726	$80,734	1st	638th of 641
Per capita incomeWeakness	$5,657	$17,150	$35,821	$44,673	1st	719th of 722
Median home value	$27,800	$85,300	$205,600	$332,700	1st	633rd of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	8.5%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	711th of 723
Work from home	0%	9.2%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	668th of 719
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.2%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	660th of 719
Diversity index	0	20.7	32.5	61.4	1st	692nd of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8.1%	6%	8.4%	1st	684th of 723
Veterans	0%	5.9%	6.5%	6.2%	1st	698th of 724
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	620th of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	15.3%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	702nd of 719
Residents 65 and older	4.7%	16.2%	17.3%	17.2%	1st	699th of 724
Tech workers	0%	1.4%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	591st of 719
Healthcare workers	0%	15.7%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	686th of 719
Government workers	0%	23.7%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	703rd of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.228	0.490	0.477	0.483	1st	698th of 715

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

11%

Under 5

5–17

18%

18–24

25–34

14%

35–44

45–54

51%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

57.3

Under 18

11.5%

65 and over

4.7%

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

50.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 74
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 85.1%
Married couples: 85.1%
Living alone: 14.9%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

78%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42638

$11,595

McCreary Co.

$33,750

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$5,657

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

61.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.228

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42638

$27,800

McCreary Co.

$85,300

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42638

—

McCreary Co.

$577

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

100%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 74
Owner-occupied: 100%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: —
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 2.4× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

100%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

—

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

5.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

100%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Retail

100%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

—

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

100%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42638	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

35%

High school

30%

Some college

35%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 64.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 78.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.5%
No internet access: 21.6%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Revelo
State: Kentucky
County: McCreary County
Center point: 36.6744° N, 84.4699° W
Land area: 1.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 42638

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42635	Pine Knot, KY	3.7 mi	4,736	$24,412	$91,300
42649	Strunk, KY	4.5 mi	2,003	$38,382	$98,200
42631	Marshes Siding, KY	4.6 mi	66	—	—
42653	Whitley City, KY	7.5 mi	4,300	$42,656	$109,200
42647	Stearns, KY	8.7 mi	3,349	$31,927	$80,600
37892	Winfield, TN	10 mi	1,631	$42,734	$109,800
37841	Oneida, TN	12 mi	10,199	$50,998	$158,500
42634	Parkers Lake, KY	15 mi	1,646	$31,250	$68,900
40769	Williamsburg, KY	16 mi	18,218	$43,878	$105,500
37819	Newcomb, TN	16 mi	475	—	$72,700
37755	Helenwood, TN	18 mi	3,404	$46,238	$159,000
40730	Emlyn, KY · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 42638

What city is zip code 42638?

42638 is assigned to Revelo, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42638 in?

42638 is in McCreary County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 42638?

About 235 people live in 42638, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42638 in?

42638 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 42638?

The median household income in 42638 is $11,595.

What zip codes are near 42638?

The closest zip codes to 42638 are 42635, 42649, 42631, 42653, 42647.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42638, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.