ZIP 42374 small town America/Chicago Muhlenberg County

ZIP 42374 — South Carrollton, KY

A small town neighborhood profile for South Carrollton, Kentucky, with population, housing, income, and geographic context drawn from public ZIP Code Tabulation Area data.

At a glance

Population
175
Residents in this ZCTA
Density
301
people per sq mi (small town)
Median income
Household, ACS estimate
Median home value
Owner-occupied, ACS
Median age
Years
Housing units
Total units
Coordinates
37.333, -87.140
Latitude, longitude
Time zone
America/Chicago
IANA / abbrev.

Relocation snapshot

These scores are simple, transparent heuristics derived from the same data shown above — not opinions, not paid placements. Treat them as a quick read on the trade-offs of moving to ZIP 42374, then verify with a visit and a local agent before any decision.

Affordability
10/10
Opportunity
1/10
Vibrancy
5/10
Walkability
6/10

About South Carrollton, KY

ZIP code 42374 sits in South Carrollton, part of Muhlenberg County in the state of Kentucky. With roughly 175 residents and an estimated density of 301 people per square mile, this area reads as a small town neighborhood — useful context whether you’re considering a move, evaluating a service-area expansion, or simply trying to picture the place. Compare it against other ZIPs in the same Kentucky index to see how it stacks up.

Public Census ACS estimates put the median household income near —, with a median owner-occupied home value of about —. Those two numbers, side by side, hint at how affordable day-to-day life feels here for the typical resident: a low ratio of home value to income often signals a relatively accessible market, while a high ratio means buyers stretch further to enter the neighborhood. Local property taxes, insurance, and homeowners’ association rules will all push the real cost of ownership in either direction. Our relocation guide walks through how to read these numbers without overweighting any single metric.

For people relocating, the most useful thing about a single ZIP code is what it tells you about the texture of a place. A small town profile typically means mostly single-family neighborhoods anchored by a small commercial main street and easy parking everywhere. Of course, every block has its own personality — the numbers above are an average, not a portrait of any specific street. For ZIPs in larger metros, our metro hubs can help you triangulate where the boundaries of a neighborhood actually fall.

If you’re comparing 42374 against other parts of South Carrollton, scroll down to see neighboring ZIP codes inside the same metro. To compare against another state entirely, jump to the Kentucky overview or use the search bar above.

Local services to look up

This site doesn’t list specific businesses, but a ZIP profile is a great launchpad for finding them. Useful next searches for 42374:

  • “Movers near South Carrollton KY” for full-service and self-service quotes
  • “Real estate agents 42374” for hyperlocal market knowledge
  • “Public schools South Carrollton” on your state’s department of education site
  • “Internet providers 42374” on the FCC National Broadband Map
  • “South Carrollton permits” on the city or county website for renovation timelines

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