🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

42765

Munfordville

ZIP Code 42765 is a standard zip code serving Munfordville, Munfordville, Kentucky (KY), in Hart County, United States. It has an estimated population of 5,840 with a median household income of $26,807. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Kentucky (KY)
County: Hart
City: Munfordville
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.289800
Longitude: -85.920100

Geographic Details

Land Area: 117.79 mi²
Water Area: 1.09 mi²
Population Density: 50.0 people per mi² (40th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.419518°N, 37.223297°S, -85.756115°E, -86.072351°W

With 5,840 residents spread across 117.79 square miles, this area has a population density of 50.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

5,840

Population

60th percentile

$26,807

Median Income

5th percentile

$84,400

Median Home Value

20th percentile

117.79 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 42765 is $26,807, and the median home value is $84,400. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

2,608

Total Units

2,257

Occupied Units

86.5%

Occupancy Rate

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