ZIP Code 40742 in London, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:London, Kentucky
County:Laurel County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:7:39:28 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:606
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.1289, -84.0844
Quick Link:
https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/40742/zip-code-40742.asp

Download this data |

Download ZIP Boundaries |

40742 - London, KY

ZIP Code 40742, London

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationLaurel County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points510 (509 businesses)
PO Boxes1
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 40741
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with no street delivery routes or residential addresses
  • The facility serves 509 business boxes but only 1 residential box
  • ZIP code 40741 fully encloses this area and provides all street delivery service
  • The ZIP contains 35 ZIP+4 records, all designated for PO Box addresses
  • Residents in London who don't use PO Boxes receive mail through the neighboring 40741 ZIP code

Postal Service Structure

This setup reflects London's postal infrastructure design. The main London ZIP (40741) handles all carrier routes and street addresses, while 40742 exists solely for customers who specifically need or prefer PO Box service. It's a common arrangement in Kentucky towns where a dedicated PO Box ZIP operates alongside the primary delivery ZIP.

Street Name Patterns

This ZIP code contains no street delivery routes. All mail service is provided through PO Boxes at the London post office.

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 40742 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,696Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 40742 is located in Laurel County, Kentucky, within the Corbin, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18340) and Kentucky's 5th Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 149,625 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 40742. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Corbin, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:18340Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:149,625Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:05Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:11235.15 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2147476Source: Census
Place Name:London city; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


40743 | | 40741

Schools in ZIP Code 40742


We could not locate which school district 40742 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

London Elementary School 600 N Main St
London, KY 40741
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
Laurel County Virtual Academy 718 N. Main Street
London, KY 40741
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
North Laurel High School 1300 East Hal Rogers Parkway
London, KY 40741
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
Laurel Co Schools Center For Innovation 1100 East Fourth Street
London, KY 40741
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
South Laurel Middle School 223 S Laurel Rd
London, KY 40744
District: Laurel County School DistrictNearby
London Christian Academy 1505 S Main St
London, KY 40741
District: Private SchoolNearby
Cornerstone Christian School 70 Boggs Rd
London, KY 40744
District: Private SchoolNearby
Crestview Mennonite School 500 Watkins Rd
London, KY 40741
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 40742


Union College 310 College St
Barbourville, KY 40906-1499
Type: Post Secondary
University Of The Cumberlands 6191 College Station Drive
Williamsburg, KY 40769
Type: Post Secondary
Somerset Community College 808 Monticello Street
Somerset, KY 42501-2973
Type: Post Secondary
Berea College 101 Chestnut Street
Berea, KY 40404-2182
Type: Post Secondary
Clear Creek Baptist Bible College 300 Clear Creek Rd
Pineville, KY 40977-9752
Type: Post Secondary
Medical Career & Technical College 630 Eastern Bypass
Richmond, KY 40475-2614
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov