ZIP code 42140
Where is ZIP code 42140?
Gamaliel, Kentucky
Monroe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42140 belongs to Gamaliel, Kentucky in Monroe County. 42140 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, 615, 629 and 931. About 1,367 people live in the 42140 area, where the median household income is $46,813. The closest ZIP codes are 42167 (Tompkinsville, 7.9 mi northeast), 42157 (Mount Hermon, 8.2 mi north) and 38575 (Moss, 8.5 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 42140 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Gamaliel |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364, 615, 629, 931 |
| Coordinates | 36.654, -85.8134 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 421 |
Population and income in 42140
| Population | 1,367 · lower than 51% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 35 · lower than 70% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 33.2 years · lower than 88% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 53% / 47% |
| Median household income | $46,813 · lower than 71% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $24,536 |
| Below the poverty line | 24% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $91,900 · lower than 78% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $538 a month |
| Housing units | 645 |
| Households | 513 (2.66 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 82% / 18% |
| Land area | 39.46 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42140. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42140
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42167 | Tompkinsville, KY | 7.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 42157 | Mount Hermon, KY | 8.2 mi N | Standard |
| 38575 | Moss, TN | 8.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 42133 | Fountain Run, KY | 8.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 37150 | Red Boiling Springs, TN | 9.9 mi S | Standard |
| 38588 | Whitleyville, TN | 11.8 mi SE | Standard |
| 42131 | Etoile, KY | 12.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 42153 | Holland, KY | 13.1 mi W | Standard |
| 42151 | Hestand, KY | 13.5 mi E | Standard |
| 37083 | Lafayette, TN | 14.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 42123 | Austin, KY | 14.5 mi NW | Standard |
| 42166 | Summer Shade, KY | 17.2 mi N | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42140 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42140
123 MAIN ST
GAMALIEL KY 42140
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Bugtussle, Fleet and Freetown: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42140-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42140?
- 42140 is a Gamaliel, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42140 in?
- ZIP code 42140 is in Monroe County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42140 in?
- 42140 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42140?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42140 use area codes 270, 364, 615, 629 and 931.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42140?
- About 1,367 people live in ZIP code 42140, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42140?
- The median household income in 42140 is $46,813 a year, lower than 71% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42140?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42140 are 42167 (Tompkinsville, 7.9 miles), 42157 (Mount Hermon, 8.2 miles), 38575 (Moss, 8.5 miles) and 42133 (Fountain Run, 8.9 miles).