| ZIP Code | 40442 |
|---|---|
| City | Kings Mountain |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Lincoln County |
| Area Code | 606 |
| Elevation | 1,236 ft |
| Latitude | 37.338919 |
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| Longitude | -84.741295 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21137 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.6 yrs ↑ 37% since 2019 |
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| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 45.7% ▲ 357% above avg |
| College Grads | 22.9% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 24.0% ▲ 390% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 173 (36%) |
| Some College | 125 (26%) |
| Associates | 72 (15%) |
| Bachelors | 17 (3.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 93 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $107,400 ▼ 61% below avg ↓ 14% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 391 |
| Vacant Units | 76 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 391 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 76 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 40442 is located in Kings Mountain, Kentucky, within Lincoln County. With a population of 777, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.6 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 40442 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,400 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 14% since 2019.
The population of 40442 is primarily White (98.07%). Residents are less-educated — 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 45.7%.
The unemployment rate in 40442 stands at 24.0%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 67%.
Overall, ZIP code 40442 in Kings Mountain, KY is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.