42749 ZIP Code – Horse Cave, Kentucky
ZIP code 42749 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Horse Cave, Kentucky, within Hart County with a population of approximately 5,095 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $45,833, which is below the Kentucky average and below the national figure. At $105,100, median home values run well below the national average, with 65.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $649 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 10% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate is 19.1%, above the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 13.1%, well below the national average. The median age is 46.4, near the national median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 42127, 42746, 42765.
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ZIP 42749 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42749 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,095 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $45k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $105k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $649 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.4 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 13.1% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42127 – Cave City
- 42746 – Hardyville
- 42765 – Munfordville
- 42722 – Canmer
- 42214 – Center
- 42160 – Park City
- 42154 – Knob Lick
- 42713 – Bonnieville
- 42729 – Cub Run
- 42163 – Rocky Hill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42127 | CAVE CITY | 6,915 | $41,145 |
| 42746 | HARDYVILLE | 2,512 | $49,868 |
| 42765 | MUNFORDVILLE | 6,767 | $48,146 |
| 42722 | CANMER | 338 | $64,167 |
| 42214 | CENTER | 542 | Not provided |