ZIP Code 42339 in Dunmor, KY

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Dunmor, Kentucky
City Alias:Penrod
Counties:Muhlenberg County[Primary]
Butler County
Logan County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:10:45:01 PM
Population:905 [See All]
Area Code:270
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.1042, -86.9929
Land Area:36.386 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 42339 has 905 residents and 372 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 45.4 years, older than the state (39.4) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 54.6% male and 45.4% female, which is higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (95.5%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:905Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:878Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:972Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:24.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:$50,179Source: Census ACS
Households:372Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$114,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.43Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.92Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--799868767726798832773758829818926915878
Decennial Census800------------------905------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

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


Median Age: 45.4

Male Median Age: 46.5

Female Median Age: 42.5

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male26304830191918212636303138383531153
Female24332625262210202613223734233513418
Total506374554541284152495268726170441921
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:86497.74%
Black:60.68%
Hispanic:*91.02%
Asian:10.11%
American Indian:20.23%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:20.23%
Total:884100%
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:49454.59%46.5 years
Females:41145.41%42.5 years
Total:905100%45.4 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:84996.70%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:70.80%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:111.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:112.51%
Total Population:878100%
Total Native Population:85697.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:222.51%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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 2023, the Median household income is $50,179, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $841 (1.7%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $2,500. Family households earn a median of $50,571 versus $40,536 for nonfamily households (a difference of $10,035). By gender, male median income is $48,750 and female is $71,071, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $22,321 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 50.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 5.0%, which is comparable to the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (28.3%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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 Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$49,338$44,813$46,250$38,393$34,559$39,464$45,263$49,423$52,679$55,625$46,250$49,356$50,179
Median Family Income$45,000$42,875$48,125$44,643$45,179$46,797$52,500$53,162$55,833$57,143$46,469$49,811$50,571
Median NonFamily Income$63,150$65,521$29,500$17,614$18,229$18,250$19,167$29,375$29,792$0$38,750$0$40,536
Median Male Income$46,458$34,000$27,292$32,578$33,047$42,143$46,964$47,813$41,083$56,818$42,721$55,536$48,750
Median Female Income$25,694$26,346$30,417$25,000$28,125$28,173$26,750$0$0$41,875$57,656$75,625$71,071
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:31546.19%
Unemployed:172.49%
Not In Labor Force:35051.32%
Total:682100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 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:8928.25%
Service:5316.83%
Sales and Office:5617.78%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:288.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:8928.25%
Total Civilian Employed Population:315100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $114,400, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $30,400 (36.19%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $27,800. The median gross rent is $535, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $535. Of occupied housing, owners make up 89.46% (46.50% with a mortgage, 53.50% free-and-clear) and renters 10.54% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.86%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$84,000$82,900$86,900$76,900$79,100$75,700$69,200$74,400$86,600$87,900$108,000$143,300$114,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:718.92%
$500 to $999:2567.57%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:513.51%
Total:37100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$525$331$344$343$425$0$0$0$0$464$513$535
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):14641.60%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):16847.86%
Renter Occupied:3710.54%
Total Occupied Housing Units:351100%

Occupied Housing Units:35180.14%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8719.86%
Total Housing Units:438100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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


Single-Family Units:33676.71%
Multi-Family Units:00.00%
Other Units:10223.29%
Total Housing Units:438100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 10.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 83.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 3.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 55.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 19.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 17.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.20 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (62.26%). College enrollment is 12.58%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:386.44%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:579.66%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):26044.07%
Some college, no degree:11820.00%
Associate's degree:549.15%
Bachelor's degree:284.75%
Graduate or professional degree:355.93%
Total:590100%
High school or higher:49583.90%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6310.68%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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


Private Insurance:48048.78%
Public Insurance:47848.58%
No Insurance:262.64%
Total:984100%
Has Health Insurance:95897.36%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty1.6%5.0%5.6%8.4%11.8%12.8%10.3%10.8%8.8%7.7%12.9%12.9%19.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 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:00.00%
Kindergarten:116.92%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):9962.26%
High school (grades 9-12):2918.24%
College or graduate school:2012.58%
Total:159100%
Early Childhood:116.92%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):13987.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 42339 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 4 business establishments, employing about 63 people with an annual payroll of $1,005,000. USPS data shows 400 residential mailboxes and 5 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:400Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:5Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:427Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:400Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:4Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$541,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,005,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:63Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 42339 is located in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 42339. It covers 36.386 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.336 sq mi.

CBSA Name:--Source: Census
CBSA Number:--Source: Census
CBSA Type:--Source: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:0Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:36.386 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.336 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:01,02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:12079.5, 7177.44 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:2123014Source: Census
Place Name:Dunmor CDP; KentuckySource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


42343 | | 42338

Schools in ZIP Code 42339


We could not locate which school district 42339 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.

Muhlenberg South Elementary 2005 US Hwy 431 S
Beechmont, KY 42323
District: Muhlenberg County School DistrictNearby
Muhlenberg South Middle School 200 Pritchett Dr
Greenville, KY 42345
District: Muhlenberg County School DistrictNearby
Greenville Elementary School 201 E Main Cross
Greenville, KY 42345
District: Muhlenberg County School DistrictNearby
The Renaissance Center 201 Airport Rd
Greenville, KY 42345
District: Muhlenberg County School DistrictNearby
Muhlenberg North Middle 1000 N Main St
Greenville, KY 42345
District: Muhlenberg County School DistrictNearby
Sands Springs School 603 Old Quality Rd
Lewisburg, KY 42256
District: Private SchoolNearby
The Christian Academy Of Actschools 600 Greene Dr
Greenville, KY 42345
District: Private SchoolNearby
Plainview Mennonite School 3520 Plainview Church Rd
Auburn, KY 42206
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 42339


Southcentral Kentucky Community And Technical College 1845 Loop Dr
Bowling Green, KY 42101-3601
Type: Post Secondary
Pj's College Of Cosmetology-Bowling Green 1901 Russellville Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Type: Post Secondary
Hussian College-Daymar College Bowling Green 2421 Fitzgerald Industrial Dr.
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Type: Post Secondary
Western Kentucky University 1906 College Heights Blvd
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1000
Type: Post Secondary
Hopkinsville Community College 720 North Dr.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Type: Post Secondary
Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green 1751 Scottsville Rd Ste 1
Bowling Green, KY 42104
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 October 1, 2025.

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    • 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 2011-2023 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
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