42078 ZIP Code – Salem, Kentucky
Located in Salem, Kentucky, ZIP code 42078 is a small ZIP code within Livingston County with a population of approximately 1,764 residents. The median household income is $47,232 — near the Kentucky average and below the national average. At $85,800, median home values run well below the national average, with 89.5% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $644 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 88% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 14.2%, near the national average. An estimated 10.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 46.7, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 42028, 42047, 42081.
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ZIP 42078 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42078 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,764 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $85k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $644 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.7 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42028 – Burna
- 42047 – Hampton
- 42081 – Smithland
- 42083 – Tiline
- 42037 – Dycusburg
- 62982 – Rosiclare
- 42064 – Marion
- 42411 – Fredonia
- 42045 – Grand Rivers
- 42055 – Kuttawa
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42028 | BURNA | 707 | $37,500 |
| 42047 | HAMPTON | 205 | $2,499 |
| 42081 | SMITHLAND | 2,018 | $73,989 |
| 42083 | TILINE | 561 | $52,167 |
| 42037 | DYCUSBURG | 14 | Not provided |