42459 ZIP Code – Sturgis, Kentucky
Located in Sturgis, Kentucky, ZIP code 42459 is a small ZIP code within Union County with a population of approximately 3,935 residents. The median household income of $55,096 is near the Kentucky average and below the national average. At $89,700, median home values run well below the national average, with 72.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $598 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 82% single-family (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.2%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. About 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line, below the national rate. An estimated 8.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The median age is 47.0, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 62919, 42437, 42463.
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ZIP 42459 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42459 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,935 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $89k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $598 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.0 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.2% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 62919 – Cave In Rock
- 42437 – Morganfield
- 42463 – Wheatcroft
- 42404 – Clay
- 62984 – Shawneetown
- 62931 – Elizabethtown
- 42064 – Marion
- 62954 – Junction
- 42461 – Uniontown
- 42462 – Waverly
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62919 | CAVE IN ROCK | 731 | $51,250 |
| 42437 | MORGANFIELD | 7,419 | $60,664 |
| 42463 | WHEATCROFT | 137 | $42,679 |
| 42404 | CLAY | 2,342 | $53,000 |
| 62984 | SHAWNEETOWN | 1,558 | $42,083 |