ZIP Code 42061 in Lowes, KY

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Lowes, Kentucky
County:Graves County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:8:32:50 PM
Population:49 [See All]
Area Codes:270 / 364
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.8826, -88.7756
Land Area:0.35 sq mi
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42061 - Lowes, KY

ZIP Code 42061, Lowes

Small Town Unique ZIP
LocationGraves County, KY
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Population49
Households28
PO Boxes24 (86% adoption)
Median Age33.8 years
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 42051
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box ZIP code serving 49 residents in 28 households in Graves County, Kentucky
  • The post office maintains 24 PO Boxes with an adoption rate of 86%, meaning most households use box service
  • This is classified as a true PO Box only zone with no alternative street delivery available
  • The community has minimal street infrastructure with just State Route 440 appearing in postal records
  • With a median age of 33.8 years, the population is younger than typical rural Kentucky communities
  • The area is extremely compact, covering only 0.35 square miles of land area

Postal Services

This is true PO Box only territory. There's no alternative street delivery in the immediate area, so residents depend on their boxes for mail. The post office's single named building serves this compact community that spans just a fraction of a square mile. For a place this size, the adoption rate of 0.86 means nearly every household maintains a box at the local facility.

Street Name Patterns

Highway Corridor

Lowes has minimal street infrastructure with just State Route 440 documented in postal records, suggesting a small community clustered along a single highway corridor.

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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42061 has 49 residents and 28 households (average 1.75 persons per household). The median age is 33.8 years, younger than the state (39.4) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 18.4% male and 81.6% female, which is much lower than the state male share (49.2%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (98.0%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (2.0%, lower than the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:49Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:59Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:0Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:140.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$0Source: Census ACS
Households:28Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$666,666,666Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:1.75Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:5.44Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--5354926780768426788070966459
Decennial Census55------------------49--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.8

Male Median Age: 66.1

Female Median Age: 33.7

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male000301000000050000
Female202029710072800000
Total2023210710072850000
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4896.00%
Black:00%
Hispanic:*12.00%
Asian:12.00%
American Indian:00%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:00%
Total:50100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:918.37%66.1 years
Females:4081.63%33.7 years
Total:49100%33.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:59100.00%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:00.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:59100%
Total Native Population:59100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $180,096 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%).

Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$180,096$183,047$124,063$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Family Income$180,096$183,047$124,063$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median NonFamily Income$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Male Income$0$34,632$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Median Female Income$0$63,047$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:00.00%
Unemployed:00.00%
Not In Labor Force:59100.00%
Total:59100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:00%
Service:00%
Sales and Office:00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $126,000 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,500. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (0.00% with a mortgage, 100.00% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.

Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$126,000$144,500$132,400$0$0$0$0$0$64,500$64,300$64,800$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00%
$500 to $999:00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00%
$3,000 or more:00%
No Rent:00%
Total:0100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):00.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):59100.00%
Renter Occupied:00.00%
Total Occupied Housing Units:59100%

Occupied Housing Units:59100.00%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):00.00%
Total Housing Units:59100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:59100.00%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:59100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 0.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 48.00 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Insufficient data for school enrollment.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:59100.00%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):00.00%
Some college, no degree:00.00%
Associate's degree:00.00%
Bachelor's degree:00.00%
Graduate or professional degree:00.00%
Total:59100%
High school or higher:00.00%
Bachelor's degree or higher:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:00.00%
Public Insurance:59100.00%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:59100%
Has Health Insurance:59100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty48.0%0.0%37.5%67.9%71.0%70.0%100.0%-666,666,666.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00%
Kindergarten:00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00%
High school (grades 9-12):00%
College or graduate school:00%
Total:0100%
Early Childhood:00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):00%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42061 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:36Source: 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 42061 is located in Graves County, Kentucky, within the Mayfield, KY Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 32460) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This Micro area has a population of 37,121 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 42061. It covers 0.35 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Mayfield, KYSource: Census
CBSA Number:32460Source: Census
CBSA Type:MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:37,121Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:0.35 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2148234Source: Census
Place Name:Lowes CDP; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42063 | | 42060

Schools in ZIP Code 42061


We could not locate which school district 42061 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.

Fancy Farm Elementary School 270 State Route 339 South
Fancy Farm, KY 42039
District: Graves County School DistrictNearby
Carlisle County Middle School 4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
District: Carlisle County School DistrictNearby
Carlisle County High School 4557 State Route 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
District: Carlisle County School DistrictNearby
Carlisle County Elementary School 4557 State Rt 1377
Bardwell, KY 42023
District: Carlisle County School DistrictNearby
Graves County Central Elementary 2262 State Rt 121 N
Mayfield, KY 42066
District: Graves County School DistrictNearby
Hickory Amish Mennonite School 1545 State Route 1213 N
Hickory, KY 42051
District: Private SchoolNearby
Community Christian Academy K-12 110 Lebanon Church Rd
Paducah, KY 42003
District: Private SchoolNearby
Northside Baptist Christian School 711 N 12th St
Mayfield, KY 42066
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42061


West Kentucky Community And Technical College 4810 Alben Barkley Drive
Paducah, KY 42001
Type: Post Secondary
Shawnee Community College 8364 Shawnee College Rd
Ullin, IL 62992
Type: Post Secondary
Murray State University 218 Wells Hall
Murray, KY 42071-3318
Type: Post Secondary
The University Of Tennessee-Martin 554 University Street
Martin, TN 38238
Type: Post Secondary
Tennessee College Of Applied Technology-Henry/Carroll 312 S Wilson Street
Paris, TN 38242
Type: Post Secondary
Southeast Missouri State University One University Plaza, Ms2025
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
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.

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