Zip code 42762: Millwood, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42762?

42762 is assigned to Millwood, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42762 in?

42762 is in Grayson County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 42762?

About 229 people live in 42762, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What zip codes are near 42762?

The closest zip codes to 42762 are 42754, 42755, 42721, 40152, 42207.

Residential delivery areaGrayson CountyCentral Time

Population

229

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

—

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$113K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

9.4 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

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

About 42762

42762 is a rural zip code in Millwood, Kentucky (Grayson County), covering 9.4 sq mi of land. About 229 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 37 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

57.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $113,000. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; cleaning and personal care; and sales.

How 42762 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 229 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Poverty rate57.2%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%31st of 722 in KY
Unemployment rate66.9%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%2nd of 719 in KY
Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%10th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%25th of 634 in KY
Healthcare workers41%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%15th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate70.8%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%511th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older15.7%
43rd
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%485th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher26.9%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%124th of 723 in KY
Veterans4.9%
37th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%448th of 724 in KY
Median age37
34th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1557th of 724 in KY
Residents under 1820.1%
32nd
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%456th of 724 in KY
Diversity index21.5
14th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5197th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.376
8th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477540th of 715 in KY
Median home value$113,000
4th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600430th of 642 in KY
Median earnings per worker$31,484
4th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552596th of 700 in KY
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi619th of 724 in KY
Population229
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824673rd of 724 in KY
Per capita income$16,566
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821667th of 722 in KY
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%601st of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%634th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%506th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%677th of 719 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%457th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers0%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%628th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%678th of 719 in KY

Measure	42762	Grayson	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	57.2%	20.1%	16.1%	12.5%	99th	31st of 722
Unemployment rateWeakness	66.9%	6.6%	4.9%	5.2%	99th	2nd of 719
Broadband accessStrength	100%	82.9%	88.6%	91%	99th	10th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	33.8%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	25th of 634
Healthcare workers	41%	10%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	15th of 719
Homeownership rate	70.8%	74.6%	68.3%	65.2%	55th	511th of 719
Residents 65 and older	15.7%	18.1%	17.3%	17.2%	43rd	485th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.9%	16.1%	27.6%	35.7%	38th	124th of 723
Veterans	4.9%	5.9%	6.5%	6.2%	37th	448th of 724
Median age	37	40.5	39.1	38.9	34th	557th of 724
Residents under 18	20.1%	23.8%	22.6%	22%	32nd	456th of 724
Diversity index	21.5	10.6	32.5	61.4	14th	197th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.376	0.482	0.477	0.483	8th	540th of 715
Median home value	$113,000	$164,600	$205,600	$332,700	4th	430th of 642
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$31,484	$40,106	$43,552	$49,666	4th	596th of 700
Population density	24/sq mi	54/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	619th of 724
Population	229	26,707	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	673rd of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,566	$28,372	$35,821	$44,673	1st	667th of 722
Work from home	0%	6.6%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	601st of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	8%	6%	8.4%	1st	634th of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	1%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	506th of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	24.2%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	677th of 719
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	457th of 719
Self-employed workers	0%	9.1%	8.6%	10%	1st	628th of 719
Government workers	0%	17.7%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	678th of 719

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

Under 5

13%

5–17

23%

18–24

25–34

38%

35–44

45–54

55–64

16%

65–74

75+

Median age

Under 18

20.1%

65 and over

15.7%

Race and ethnicity

White88%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial12%

Diversity index

21.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 72
Average household size: 3.2
Family households: 69.4%
Married couples: 22.2%
Living alone: 30.6%
Veterans (of adults): 4.9%
Male / female: 28% / 72%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

36%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

38%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42762

—

Grayson Co.

$50,757

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,566

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

57.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.376

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42762

$113,000

Grayson Co.

$164,600

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42762

—

Grayson Co.

$658

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

38%

2–4 units

5–19 units

17%

20+ units

Mobile home

46%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 72
Owner-occupied: 70.8%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 100%
Home value to income: —

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

66.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

64.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

41%

Cleaning and personal care

33%

Sales

26%

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

41%

Restaurants and hotels

33%

Retail

26%

Education

Manufacturing

Professional and technical services

Construction

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

$31,484

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42762	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

High school

62%

Some college

12%

Associate's

Bachelor's

19%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 7.7%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80.6%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Millwood
State: Kentucky
County: Grayson County
Center point: 37.4553° N, 86.3932° W
Land area: 9.4 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 42762

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42754	Leitchfield, KY	4.6 mi	16,918	$48,737	$171,800
42755	Leitchfield, KY · PO box	5.7 mi	—	—	—
42721	Caneyville, KY	6.3 mi	4,353	$49,583	$130,700
40152	Mc Daniels, KY	11 mi	728	$71,406	$173,900
42207	Bee Spring, KY	13 mi	927	$45,463	$153,000
42726	Clarkson, KY	13 mi	4,758	$60,078	$204,200
40119	Falls Of Rough, KY	14 mi	1,976	$65,500	$128,700
42285	Sweeden, KY	14 mi	531	$53,500	$176,300
40145	Hudson, KY	14 mi	1,175	$34,237	$78,400
42712	Big Clifty, KY	15 mi	1,714	$45,870	$147,400
42349	Horse Branch, KY	16 mi	1,962	$58,601	$88,900
42275	Roundhill, KY	16 mi	855	$45,391	$180,700

Questions about 42762

What city is zip code 42762?

42762 is assigned to Millwood, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42762 in?

42762 is in Grayson County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 42762?

About 229 people live in 42762, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42762 in?

42762 is in Central Time.

What zip codes are near 42762?

The closest zip codes to 42762 are 42754, 42755, 42721, 40152, 42207.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42762, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.