Zip code 42764: Mount Sherman, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42764?

42764 is assigned to Mount Sherman, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42764 in?

42764 is mostly in Green County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 42764?

About 536 people live in 42764, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42764?

The median household income in 42764 is $73,929.

Q: What zip codes are near 42764?

The closest zip codes to 42764 are 42716, 42782, 42757, 42748, 40060.

Residential delivery areaGreen CountyCentral Time

Population

536

Median household income

$74K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$123K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

18 sq mi

29 people/sq mi

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

About 42764

42764 is a rural zip code in Mount Sherman, Kentucky (Green County), covering 18 sq mi of land. About 536 people live here, or 29 per square mile. The median resident is 39.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $73,929 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $123,300, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.6 minutes each way, and 20% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and business and finance. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 42764 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Government workers35%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%50th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate30.2%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%139th of 722 in KY
Homeownership rate90.3%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%121st of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers15.2%
91st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%103rd of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older21.3%
80th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%201st of 724 in KY
Work from home19.8%
77th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%41st of 719 in KY
Residents under 1825%
74th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%211th of 724 in KY
Tech workers4.1%
69th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%59th of 719 in KY
Average commute28.6 min
66th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min246th of 624 in KY
Median earnings per worker$51,616
60th
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,55297th of 700 in KY
Veterans6.5%
59th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%301st of 724 in KY
Median age39.5
53rd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1476th of 724 in KY
Median household income$73,929
42nd
U.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726130th of 641 in KY
Diversity index29.3
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5121st of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.396
18th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477480th of 715 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher16.3%
12th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%316th of 723 in KY
Per capita income$26,085
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821432nd of 722 in KY
Median home value$123,300
6th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600390th of 642 in KY
Population density29/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi570th of 724 in KY
Broadband access76.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%605th of 719 in KY
Population536
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824580th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%632nd of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%662nd of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%575th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%695th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers0.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%620th of 719 in KY

Measure	42764	Green	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Government workers	35%	18.2%	14.6%	14.5%	99th	50th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	30.2%	20.4%	16.1%	12.5%	96th	139th of 722
Homeownership rateStrength	90.3%	77.6%	68.3%	65.2%	96th	121st of 719
Self-employed workers	15.2%	12.6%	8.6%	10%	91st	103rd of 719
Residents 65 and older	21.3%	22.5%	17.3%	17.2%	80th	201st of 724
Work from home	19.8%	5.1%	10.2%	15.1%	77th	41st of 719
Residents under 18	25%	21.2%	22.6%	22%	74th	211th of 724
Tech workers	4.1%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	69th	59th of 719
Average commute	28.6 min	27.2 min	24 min	26.4 min	66th	246th of 624
Median earnings per worker	$51,616	$33,205	$43,552	$49,666	60th	97th of 700
Veterans	6.5%	8.4%	6.5%	6.2%	59th	301st of 724
Median age	39.5	45.2	39.1	38.9	53rd	476th of 724
Median household income	$73,929	$46,798	$63,726	$80,734	42nd	130th of 641
Diversity index	29.3	12.8	32.5	61.4	23rd	121st of 724
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.396	0.473	0.477	0.483	18th	480th of 715
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.3%	17.4%	27.6%	35.7%	12th	316th of 723
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,085	$26,178	$35,821	$44,673	10th	432nd of 722
Median home value	$123,300	$125,000	$205,600	$332,700	6th	390th of 642
Population density	29/sq mi	40/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	570th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	76.7%	84.3%	88.6%	91%	2nd	605th of 719
Population	536	11,369	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	580th of 724
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	7.2%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	632nd of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	7.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	662nd of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.5%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	575th of 724
Housing vacancy	0%	16.4%	10.3%	10.1%	1st	695th of 719
Healthcare workers	0.5%	11.3%	10.5%	9.7%	1st	620th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

23%

55–64

18%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.5

Under 18

25%

65 and over

21.3%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other13%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

29.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 206
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 66.5%
Married couples: 56.8%
Living alone: 26.7%
Veterans (of adults): 6.5%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

21%

$100–150k

26%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42764

$73,929

Green Co.

$46,798

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,085

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

1.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.396

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42764

$123,300

Green Co.

$125,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42764

—

Green Co.

$610

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

83%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

17%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 206
Owner-occupied: 90.3%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1979
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

65%

Carpooled

15%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

20%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

27%

20–29

13%

30–44

44%

45–59

12%

60+

Average commute

28.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

47.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

26%

Transportation and moving

18%

Business and finance

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Management

Education

Police and fire

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Office and admin

Healthcare

0.5%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Construction and repair

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

19%

Retail

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Public administration

10%

Education

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$51,616

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42764	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,558	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$51,058	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

33%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.1%
Households with broadband: 76.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 59.7%
No internet access: 9.7%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Mount Sherman
State: Kentucky
County: Green County
Center point: 37.4296° N, 85.6205° W
Land area: 18 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42764 spans 2 counties

Green County87% of land
Larue County13% of land

Zip codes near 42764

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42716	Buffalo, KY	5.3 mi	1,659	$72,125	$188,800
42782	Summersville, KY	6.5 mi	702	$39,193	$90,000
42757	Magnolia, KY	6.7 mi	2,547	$52,467	$135,600
42748	Hodgenville, KY	10 mi	9,365	$65,691	$186,500
40060	Raywick, KY	12 mi	1,114	$45,313	$158,900
42722	Canmer, KY	12 mi	596	$60,110	$65,400
42718	Campbellsville, KY	14 mi	26,768	$57,243	$170,500
40052	New Hope, KY	14 mi	655	$45,750	—
42713	Bonnieville, KY	14 mi	1,781	$60,000	$158,800
42743	Greensburg, KY	15 mi	9,342	$49,457	$136,400
40051	New Haven, KY	16 mi	4,658	$80,337	$212,900
40062	Saint Francis, KY	16 mi	280	$52,941	$122,700

Questions about 42764

What city is zip code 42764?

42764 is assigned to Mount Sherman, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42764 in?

42764 is mostly in Green County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 42764?

About 536 people live in 42764, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42764 in?

42764 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42764?

The median household income in 42764 is $73,929.

What zip codes are near 42764?

The closest zip codes to 42764 are 42716, 42782, 42757, 42748, 40060.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42764, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.