ZIP code 42440
Where is ZIP code 42440?
Mortons Gap, Kentucky
Hopkins County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 42440 belongs to Mortons Gap, Kentucky in Hopkins County. 42440 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Mortons Gap post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270 and 364. About 650 people live in the 42440 area. The closest ZIP codes are 42410 (Earlington, 3.3 mi northwest), 42442 (Nortonville, 4.5 mi south) and 42431 (Madisonville, 5.6 mi north).
| ZIP code | 42440 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mortons Gap |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Hopkins County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 37.249, -87.4615 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 424 |
Population and income in 42440
| Population | 650 · lower than 70% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 460 · higher than 88% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.7 years · higher than 74% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 57% |
| Income per person | $21,267 |
| Below the poverty line | 25% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $96,800 · lower than 75% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $675 a month |
| Housing units | 327 |
| Households | 273 (2.38 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 83% / 17% |
| Land area | 1.41 sq mi (plus 0.01 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42440. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42440
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42410 | Earlington, KY | 3.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 42442 | Nortonville, KY | 4.5 mi S | Standard |
| 42431 | Madisonville, KY | 5.6 mi N | Standard |
| 42464 | White Plains, KY | 7.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 42453 | Saint Charles, KY | 8.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 42344 | Graham, KY | 9 mi E | Standard |
| 42436 | Manitou, KY | 12.3 mi NW | Standard |
| 42408 | Dawson Springs, KY | 12.7 mi W | Standard |
| 42413 | Hanson, KY | 13.1 mi N | Standard |
| 42325 | Bremen, KY | 14.1 mi NE | Standard |
| 42441 | Nebo, KY | 14.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 42217 | Crofton, KY | 14.9 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42440 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42440
PO BOX 123
MORTONS GAP KY 42440
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42440-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42440?
- 42440 is a Mortons Gap, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42440 in?
- ZIP code 42440 is in Hopkins County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42440 in?
- 42440 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42440?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42440 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42440?
- About 650 people live in ZIP code 42440, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- Can I use 42440 for a street address?
- No. 42440 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Mortons Gap use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42440?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42440 are 42410 (Earlington, 3.3 miles), 42442 (Nortonville, 4.5 miles), 42431 (Madisonville, 5.6 miles) and 42464 (White Plains, 7.2 miles).