ZIP code 42638
Where is ZIP code 42638?
Revelo, Kentucky
McCreary County · PO Box only ZIP code
ZIP code 42638 belongs to Revelo, Kentucky in McCreary County. 42638 is a PO Box only ZIP code: it is used for post office boxes at the Revelo post office, not for street addresses. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 606. About 235 people live in the 42638 area, where the median household income is $11,595. The closest ZIP codes are 42653 (Whitley City, 3.3 mi north), 42647 (Stearns, 3.4 mi northwest) and 42635 (Pine Knot, 4.1 mi east).
| ZIP code | 42638 |
|---|---|
| Type | PO Box only (no street delivery) |
| Status | Active |
| City | Revelo |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | McCreary County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 606 |
| Coordinates | 36.6734, -84.4722 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 426 |
Population and income in 42638
| Population | 235 · lower than 87% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 207 · higher than 81% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 57.3 years · higher than 94% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 52% |
| Median household income | $11,595 · lower than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $5,657 |
| Below the poverty line | 62% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 0.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $27,800 · lower than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Housing units | 74 |
| Households | 74 (3.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 100% / 0.0% |
| Land area | 1.14 sq mi (plus 0.02 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42638. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42638
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42653 | Whitley City, KY | 3.3 mi N | Standard |
| 42647 | Stearns, KY | 3.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 42635 | Pine Knot, KY | 4.1 mi E | Standard |
| 42649 | Strunk, KY | 4.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 42631 | Marshes Siding, KY | 4.9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 37892 | Winfield, TN | 8.1 mi S | Standard |
| 42634 | Parkers Lake, KY | 11.3 mi N | Standard |
| 37841 | Oneida, TN | 12 mi S | Standard |
| 37755 | Helenwood, TN | 17 mi S | Standard |
| 37847 | Pioneer, TN | 17.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 40730 | Emlyn, KY | 18.4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 37819 | Newcomb, TN | 18.6 mi SE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42638 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42638
PO BOX 123
REVELO KY 42638
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42638-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42638?
- 42638 is a Revelo, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42638 in?
- ZIP code 42638 is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42638 in?
- 42638 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 42638?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42638 use area code 606.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42638?
- About 235 people live in ZIP code 42638, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42638?
- The median household income in 42638 is $11,595 a year, lower than 99% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- Can I use 42638 for a street address?
- No. 42638 is only for PO Boxes. Street addresses in Revelo use another ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 42638?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42638 are 42653 (Whitley City, 3.3 miles), 42647 (Stearns, 3.4 miles), 42635 (Pine Knot, 4.1 miles) and 42649 (Strunk, 4.4 miles).