42079

Zip code 42079: Sedalia, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42079?

42079 is assigned to Sedalia, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42079 in?

42079 is in Graves County, Kentucky.

Q: What is the population of 42079?

About 1,315 people live in 42079, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42079?

The median household income in 42079 is $59,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 42079?

The closest zip codes to 42079 are 42063, 42040, 38226, 38241, 42088.

Residential delivery areaGraves CountyCentral Time

Population

1,315

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$119K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

54 sq mi

24 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 42079

42079 is a rural zip code in Sedalia, Kentucky (Graves County), covering 54 sq mi of land. About 1,315 people live here, or 24 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $59,375 a year, 26% below the national median of $80,734. 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $119,100, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.7 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in farming, fishing and forestry; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 42079 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16.9%
98th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%112th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate20.9%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%20th of 723 in KY
Housing vacancy22.6%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%144th of 719 in KY
Median age48.4
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1140th of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers14.3%
88th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%118th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.490
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477113th of 715 in KY
Homeownership rate74.6%
65th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%436th of 719 in KY
Veterans6.3%
57th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%323rd of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older15.8%
44th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%482nd of 724 in KY
Average commute24.7 min
41st
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min392nd of 624 in KY
Per capita income$36,701
40th
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821137th of 722 in KY
Government workers11.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%474th of 719 in KY
Residents under 1819.4%
27th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%485th of 724 in KY
Median household income$59,375
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726288th of 641 in KY
Foreign-born residents2.8%
17th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%151st of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher16.7%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%309th of 723 in KY
Diversity index17.4
10th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5255th of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$34,552
8th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552533rd of 700 in KY
Poverty rate4.2%
7th
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%673rd of 722 in KY
Median home value$119,100
5th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600404th of 642 in KY
Work from home3.8%
4th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%441st of 719 in KY
Population density24/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi624th of 724 in KY
Population1,315
2nd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824399th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate1%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%525th of 719 in KY
Broadband access66%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%674th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters11.6%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%532nd of 634 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%453rd of 719 in KY

Measure	42079	Graves	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Healthcare workers	16.9%	9.1%	10.5%	9.7%	98th	112th of 719
Uninsured rateWeakness	20.9%	7.6%	6%	8.4%	96th	20th of 723
Housing vacancy	22.6%	13.9%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	144th of 719
Median age	48.4	40.4	39.1	38.9	93rd	140th of 724
Self-employed workers	14.3%	10.8%	8.6%	10%	88th	118th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.490	0.495	0.477	0.483	85th	113th of 715
Homeownership rate	74.6%	76.1%	68.3%	65.2%	65th	436th of 719
Veterans	6.3%	6.1%	6.5%	6.2%	57th	323rd of 724
Residents 65 and older	15.8%	18.4%	17.3%	17.2%	44th	482nd of 724
Average commute	24.7 min	20.7 min	24 min	26.4 min	41st	392nd of 624
Per capita income	$36,701	$30,535	$35,821	$44,673	40th	137th of 722
Government workers	11.6%	14.3%	14.6%	14.5%	32nd	474th of 719
Residents under 18	19.4%	24.2%	22.6%	22%	27th	485th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$59,375	$50,772	$63,726	$80,734	19th	288th of 641
Foreign-born residents	2.8%	2.8%	4.7%	14.1%	17th	151st of 724
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.7%	18.4%	27.6%	35.7%	13th	309th of 723
Diversity index	17.4	28.8	32.5	61.4	10th	255th of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,552	$36,721	$43,552	$49,666	8th	533rd of 700
Poverty rateStrength	4.2%	19.9%	16.1%	12.5%	7th	673rd of 722
Median home value	$119,100	$147,800	$205,600	$332,700	5th	404th of 642
Work from home	3.8%	7.4%	10.2%	15.1%	4th	441st of 719
Population density	24/sq mi	66/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	624th of 724
Population	1,315	36,630	4,534,824	334,922,499	2nd	399th of 724
Unemployment rateStrength	1%	3.4%	4.9%	5.2%	2nd	525th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	66%	82.4%	88.6%	91%	1st	674th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.6%	46.4%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	532nd of 634
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	453rd of 719

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

35–44

20%

45–54

19%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

48.4

Under 18

19.4%

65 and over

15.8%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black5%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.6%
Multiracial0.5%

Diversity index

17.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 421
Average household size: 3.1
Family households: 75.1%
Married couples: 58%
Living alone: 23.3%
Veterans (of adults): 6.3%
Male / female: 41% / 59%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

12%

$25–50k

33%

$50–75k

17%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

11%

Median household income

42079

$59,375

Graves Co.

$50,772

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$36,701

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

4.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

17.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.490

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42079

$119,100

Graves Co.

$147,800

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42079

—

Graves Co.

$775

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 544
Owner-occupied: 74.6%
Vacant: 22.6%
Median year built: 1965
Median rooms: 6.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

94%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

40%

30–44

11%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

24.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.4%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Farming, fishing and forestry

23%

Healthcare

17%

Construction and repair

16%

Office and admin

12%

Production

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Police and fire

Education

Legal and social services

Food service

Management

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Agriculture and mining

26%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Manufacturing

11%

Professional and technical services

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Retail

Education

Other services

Public administration

Information

Admin, support and management

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,552

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

14.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42079	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$79,375	$74,888
Service	$13,472	$26,804
Sales and office	$47,533	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$45,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,285	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

49%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 94%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 10.3%
Households with broadband: 66%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 52.5%
No internet access: 6.7%
Without health insurance: 20.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Sedalia
State: Kentucky
County: Graves County
Center point: 36.5412° N, 88.5764° W
Land area: 54 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Sedalia (unincorporated)2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 42079

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42063	Lynnville, KY · PO box	1.4 mi	—	—	—
42040	Farmington, KY	6.2 mi	692	$51,141	$123,500
38226	Dukedom, TN	6.4 mi	226	—	$155,100
38241	Palmersville, TN	7.9 mi	835	$64,125	$105,700
42088	Wingo, KY	11 mi	2,497	$52,745	$134,500
38224	Cottage Grove, TN	12 mi	1,042	$58,182	$130,800
42085	Water Valley, KY	13 mi	914	$57,679	$106,000
38251	Puryear, TN	14 mi	3,259	$54,449	$136,900
42066	Mayfield, KY	14 mi	23,917	$48,664	$145,600
42049	Hazel, KY	14 mi	1,311	$52,917	$189,900
42054	Kirksey, KY	15 mi	837	$58,911	$160,300
38225	Dresden, TN	16 mi	5,881	$50,545	$134,900

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Questions about 42079

What city is zip code 42079?

42079 is assigned to Sedalia, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42079 in?

42079 is in Graves County, Kentucky.

What is the population of 42079?

About 1,315 people live in 42079, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42079 in?

42079 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42079?

The median household income in 42079 is $59,375.

What zip codes are near 42079?

The closest zip codes to 42079 are 42063, 42040, 38226, 38241, 42088.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42079, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.