42649 ZIP Code – Strunk, Kentucky
Located in Strunk, Kentucky, ZIP code 42649 is a small ZIP code within McCreary County with a population of approximately 1,471 residents. At $100,900, median home values run well below the national average, with 76.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $679 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (stable). About 29.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate.
An estimated 13.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. At 35.9, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 42635, 42638, 37892.
ZIP Code 42649 Data
Population
1,471
Median Household Income
Not provided
Median Home Value
$100,900
Median Rent
$679
Median Age
35.9
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.2%
County
McCreary County
State
Kentucky
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ZIP 42649 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42649 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,471 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | — | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $100k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $679 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 35.9 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 29.0% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.2% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42635 – Pine Knot
- 42638 – Revelo
- 37892 – Winfield
- 42631 – Marshes Siding
- 37841 – Oneida
- 42653 – Whitley City
- 42647 – Stearns
- 37819 – Newcomb
- 40769 – Williamsburg
- 37755 – Helenwood
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42635 | PINE KNOT | 4,906 | $37,946 |
| 42638 | REVELO | 196 | Not provided |
| 37892 | WINFIELD | 1,980 | $37,875 |
| 42631 | MARSHES SIDING | Not provided | Not provided |
| 37841 | ONEIDA | 9,658 | $41,790 |