42716 ZIP Code – Buffalo, Kentucky
42716 is a small ZIP code in Buffalo, Kentucky, part of Larue County with a population of approximately 1,401 residents. The median household income of $46,761 is below the Kentucky average and below the national average. At $198,800, median home values run below the national average, with 89.8% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $770 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 1.2%, well below the national average. About 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 14.1%, well below the national average. The median age is 48.0, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42764, 42757, 42748.
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ZIP 42716 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42716 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,401 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $46k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $198k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $770 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.0 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42764 – Mount Sherman
- 42757 – Magnolia
- 42748 – Hodgenville
- 42782 – Summersville
- 40052 – New Hope
- 40060 – Raywick
- 40051 – New Haven
- 40062 – Saint Francis
- 42718 – Campbellsville
- 42722 – Canmer
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42764 | MOUNT SHERMAN | 430 | $68,393 |
| 42757 | MAGNOLIA | 2,995 | $50,000 |
| 42748 | HODGENVILLE | 9,280 | $59,750 |
| 42782 | SUMMERSVILLE | 933 | $62,829 |
| 40052 | NEW HOPE | 611 | $52,850 |