ZIP code 42071
Where is ZIP code 42071?
Murray, Kentucky
Calloway County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42071 belongs to Murray, Kentucky in Calloway County. 42071 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270, 364 and 931. About 30,981 people live in the 42071 area, where the median household income is $50,198. The closest ZIP codes are 42049 (Hazel, 4.9 mi south), 42020 (Almo, 5.7 mi north) and 42054 (Kirksey, 8 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 42071 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Murray |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Calloway County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364, 931 |
| Coordinates | 36.6099, -88.3032 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 420 |
Population and income in 42071
| Population | 30,981 · higher than 96% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 148 · higher than 76% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.9 years · lower than 86% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $50,198 · lower than 65% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $29,217 |
| Below the poverty line | 19% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 33% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $190,300 · higher than 74% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $884 a month |
| Housing units | 14,325 |
| Households | 12,127 (2.31 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 60% / 40% |
| Land area | 208.86 sq mi (plus 11.46 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42071. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42071
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42049 | Hazel, KY | 4.9 mi S | Standard |
| 42020 | Almo, KY | 5.7 mi N | Standard |
| 42054 | Kirksey, KY | 8 mi NW | Standard |
| 42036 | Dexter, KY | 8.2 mi NE | Standard |
| 38251 | Puryear, TN | 11.6 mi S | Standard |
| 42048 | Hardin, KY | 11.7 mi N | Standard |
| 42040 | Farmington, KY | 12 mi W | Standard |
| 42076 | New Concord, KY | 12.2 mi E | Standard |
| 42063 | Lynnville, KY | 15.2 mi W | PO Box only |
| 42079 | Sedalia, KY | 15.6 mi W | Standard |
| 38222 | Buchanan, TN | 15.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 42025 | Benton, KY | 18.9 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42071 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42071
123 MAIN ST
MURRAY KY 42071
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Coldwater, College Campus, Faxon, Lynn Grove and Shiloh and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42071-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42071?
- 42071 is a Murray, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42071 in?
- ZIP code 42071 is in Calloway County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42071 in?
- 42071 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42071?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42071 use area codes 270, 364 and 931.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42071?
- About 30,981 people live in ZIP code 42071, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42071?
- The median household income in 42071 is $50,198 a year, lower than 65% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42071?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42071 are 42049 (Hazel, 4.9 miles), 42020 (Almo, 5.7 miles), 42054 (Kirksey, 8 miles) and 42036 (Dexter, 8.2 miles).