42049 ZIP Code – Hazel, Kentucky
ZIP code 42049 is a small ZIP code located in Hazel, Kentucky, within Calloway County with a population of approximately 1,671 residents. At $42,813, the median household income here runs below the Kentucky average and well below the U.S. average. Median home values of $177,500 are below the national average, with 77.3% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $696 is below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 5.9%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 29.3%, well above the national average. An estimated 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 39.5, near the U.S. median. Nearby ZIP codes include 38251, 42071, 38222.
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ZIP 42049 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42049 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,671 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $177k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $696 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.5 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.3% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.9% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 38251 – Puryear
- 42071 – Murray
- 38222 – Buchanan
- 42020 – Almo
- 42040 – Farmington
- 42076 – New Concord
- 38224 – Cottage Grove
- 42079 – Sedalia
- 38242 – Paris
- 42036 – Dexter
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38251 | PURYEAR | 3,432 | $52,188 |
| 42071 | MURRAY | 30,254 | $46,304 |
| 38222 | BUCHANAN | 2,355 | $51,418 |
| 42020 | ALMO | 2,171 | $57,665 |
| 42040 | FARMINGTON | 845 | $57,794 |