ZIP Code 42129 Demographics

Metcalfe County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42129 compared to county averages.

Total Population

7,320

↓ 29.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$45,750

↓ 2.5% vs county

Median Home Value

$91,800

↓ 3.5% vs county

Median Age

41.7 yrs

↑ 2.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

6.3%

↓ +32.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42129 compares to Metcalfe County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42129 $46k Metcalfe $47k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42129 $92k Metcalfe $95k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

5.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

73.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$606

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42129 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$91,800
Down Payment (20%)$18,360
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$583P&I: $464 | Tax: $92 | Ins: $27
Rent (Local Median)
$606
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $23/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 42129, sorted by distance.

42154 8.7 mi away metcalfe county 42130 11.5 mi away barren county 42214 11.7 mi away metcalfe county 42743 16.7 mi away green county 42746 17.2 mi away hart county 42717 18.5 mi away cumberland county

About Metcalfe County

Metcalfe County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 10,313. The county's median household income is $46,932 and median home value is $95,100. ZIP code 42129 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.