ZIP Code 42134 Demographics

Simpson County, Kentucky  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 42134 compared to county averages.

Total Population

19,185

↓ 2.0% vs county

Median HH Income

$53,864

↓ 3.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$173,800

↓ 2.7% vs county

Median Age

39.2 yrs

↓ 0.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.5%

↑ 1.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 42134 compares to Simpson County and Kentucky overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 42134 $54k Simpson $56k Kentucky $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 42134 $174k Simpson $179k Kentucky $177k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

64.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$960

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 42134 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$173,800
Down Payment (20%)$34,760
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,104P&I: $879 | Tax: $174 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$960
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $144/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

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About Simpson County

Simpson County is located in Kentucky and has a total population of 19,574. The county's median household income is $55,907 and median home value is $178,600. ZIP code 42134 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.