| ZIP Code | 42764 |
|---|---|
| City | Mount Sherman |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Larue County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 869 ft |
| Latitude | 37.429579 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.620541 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.9 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 36.1% ▲ 261% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.2% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 34 (14%) |
| HS Graduate | 43 (17.7%) |
| Some College | 60 (24.7%) |
| Associates | 40 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 23 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43 (17.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $122,800 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 209 |
| Vacant Units | 15 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 209 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 15 |
| Owner Occupied | 86.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 13.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 42764 is located in Mount Sherman, Kentucky, within Larue County. With a population of 487, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.9 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 42764 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $122,800 is well below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 86.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 12% since 2019.
The population of 42764 is primarily White (81.31%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 36.1%.
About 25% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 53%.
Overall, ZIP code 42764 in Mount Sherman, KY is characterized as moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied.