42647 ZIP Code – Stearns, Kentucky
42647 is a small ZIP code in Stearns, Kentucky, part of McCreary County with a population of approximately 3,905 residents. At $38,440, the median household income here runs below the Kentucky average and well below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $57,600, well below the national average, with 88.4% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $756 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 76% single-family (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.0%, below the national average. An estimated 44.2% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. About 14.4% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 38.3, the median age is near the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 42631, 42638, 42653.
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ZIP 42647 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42647 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,905 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $38k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $57k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $756 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 38.3 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 44.2% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.4% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42631 – Marshes Siding
- 42638 – Revelo
- 42653 – Whitley City
- 42649 – Strunk
- 42635 – Pine Knot
- 37841 – Oneida
- 42633 – Monticello
- 42518 – Bronston
- 37892 – Winfield
- 42634 – Parkers Lake
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42631 | MARSHES SIDING | Not provided | Not provided |
| 42638 | REVELO | 196 | Not provided |
| 42653 | WHITLEY CITY | 4,113 | $42,589 |
| 42649 | STRUNK | 1,471 | Not provided |
| 42635 | PINE KNOT | 4,906 | $37,946 |