ZIP Code 42055 Demographics

Lyon County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42055 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,312

↓ 73.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$70,817

↑ +10.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$161,000

↓ 1.9% vs county

Median Age

60.6 yrs

↓ +26.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.2%

↓ +45.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42055 compares to Lyon County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42055 $71k Lyon $64k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42055 $161k Lyon $164k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.6%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

90.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$633

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42055 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$161,000
Down Payment (20%)$32,200
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,022P&I: $814 | Tax: $161 | Ins: $47
Rent (Local Median)
$633
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $389/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42055, sorted by distance.

42037 7.3 mi away crittenden county 42038 8.2 mi away lyon county 42083 8.9 mi away livingston county 42411 12.4 mi away caldwell county 42028 15.1 mi away livingston county 42081 17.4 mi away livingston county 62910 21.0 mi away massac county

About Lyon County

Lyon County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 8,721. The county's median household income is $64,081 and median home value is $164,100. ZIP code 42055 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lyon County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.