42127 ZIP Code – Cave City, Kentucky
42127 is a ZIP code serving Cave City, Kentucky in Barren County with a population of approximately 6,915 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $41,145, which is below the Kentucky average and well below the national figure. Median home values of $154,200 are well below the national average, with 50.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $673, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 14% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 8.1%, which is well above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 24.4%, well above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 9.3%, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 44.8, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 42749, 42160, 42163.
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ZIP 42127 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42127 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 6,915 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $154k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $673 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.8 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 24.4% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 9.3% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42749 – Horse Cave
- 42160 – Park City
- 42163 – Rocky Hill
- 42141 – Glasgow
- 42154 – Knob Lick
- 42746 – Hardyville
- 42765 – Munfordville
- 42214 – Center
- 42171 – Smiths Grove
- 42729 – Cub Run
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42749 | HORSE CAVE | 5,095 | $45,833 |
| 42160 | PARK CITY | 2,192 | $45,952 |
| 42163 | ROCKY HILL | 45 | Not provided |
| 42141 | GLASGOW | 31,732 | $51,023 |
| 42154 | KNOB LICK | 482 | $46,264 |