US ZIP Code
42638

Revelo, KY

McCreary County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 300 Population ↑ 241% since 2019
🎂 57.3 Median Age ↑ 41% since 2019
🏠 $36,000 Median Home Value
▼ 87% below avg
🎓 14.1% College Grads
▼ 64% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code42638
CityRevelo
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyMcCreary County
Area Code606
Elevation1,200 ft
Latitude36.674426
Longitude-84.469919
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21147
ZIP TypePO Box
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 51.7% (155) Female 48.3% (145) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
12%
25–44
12%
45–64
37%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age57.3 yrs ↑ 41% since 2019
Avg Household Size3.49
Below Poverty33.7% ▲ 237% above avg
College Grads14.1% ▼ 64% below avg
HS Graduate66 (46.5%)
Some College56 (39.4%)
Bachelors20 (14.1%)

Education

HS Grad: 46.5%Some College: 39.4%Bachelors: 14.1%Edu
HS Grad46.5%
Some College39.4%
Bachelors14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
78%
$50k–100k
22%

Financials

Median Home Value$36,000 ▼ 87% below avg
Total Units139
Vacant Units53
Avg HH Size3.49

Income Distribution

Under $25k
43%
$25k–50k
57%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
50%

Summary

Total Units139
Vacant53
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size3.49
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 42638 is in Revelo, KY, in McCreary County.
ZIP code 42638 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 42638 is in McCreary County, KY.
ZIP 42638 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 42638 is 300 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 42638 is $36,000 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 42638

ZIP code 42638 is located in Revelo, Kentucky, within McCreary County. With a population of 300, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 57.3 years.

Real estate in ZIP code 42638 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $36,000 is well below the national average.

The population of 42638 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 33.7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42638 in Revelo, KY is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.