42082

Zip code 42082: Symsonia, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42082?

42082 is assigned to Symsonia, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42082 in?

42082 is mostly in Graves County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 42082?

About 1,803 people live in 42082, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42082?

The median household income in 42082 is $67,000.

Q: What zip codes are near 42082?

The closest zip codes to 42082 are 42003, 42027, 42029, 42051, 42025.

Residential delivery areaGraves CountyCentral Time

Population

1,803

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$223K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

28 sq mi

65 people/sq mi

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

About 42082

42082 is a small-town zip code in Symsonia, Kentucky (Graves County), covering 28 sq mi of land. About 1,803 people live here, or 65 per square mile. The median resident is 33.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $67,000 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $223,200, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 95% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.6 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and construction and repair.

How 42082 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Homeownership rate94.5%
99th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%69th of 719 in KY
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%24th of 634 in KY
Housing vacancy22.8%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%141st of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers13.7%
91st
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%181st of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate9.9%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%110th of 723 in KY
Veterans7%
66th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%245th of 724 in KY
Average commute26.6 min
54th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min308th of 624 in KY
Unemployment rate4.6%
45th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%302nd of 719 in KY
Poverty rate9.7%
43rd
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%576th of 722 in KY
Residents 65 and older15.1%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%513th of 724 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher26.6%
38th
U.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%128th of 723 in KY
Per capita income$34,285
32nd
U.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821192nd of 722 in KY
Median household income$67,000
31st
U.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726178th of 641 in KY
Residents under 1819.6%
28th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%479th of 724 in KY
Median home value$223,200
26th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600103rd of 642 in KY
Foreign-born residents3.2%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%134th of 724 in KY
Median age33.7
14th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1631st of 724 in KY
Median earnings per worker$37,017
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552466th of 700 in KY
Population density65/sq mi
9th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi322nd of 724 in KY
Diversity index16.7
9th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5266th of 724 in KY
Broadband access83.2%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%465th of 719 in KY
Work from home5%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%387th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.358
4th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477587th of 715 in KY
Population1,803
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824361st of 724 in KY
Government workers6.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%618th of 719 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%454th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers3%
1st
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%564th of 719 in KY

Measure	42082	Graves	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Homeownership rateStrength	94.5%	76.1%	68.3%	65.2%	99th	69th of 719
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	46.4%	45.4%	51.1%	99th	24th of 634
Housing vacancy	22.8%	13.9%	10.3%	10.1%	95th	141st of 719
Healthcare workers	13.7%	9.1%	10.5%	9.7%	91st	181st of 719
Uninsured rate	9.9%	7.6%	6%	8.4%	70th	110th of 723
Veterans	7%	6.1%	6.5%	6.2%	66th	245th of 724
Average commute	26.6 min	20.7 min	24 min	26.4 min	54th	308th of 624
Unemployment rate	4.6%	3.4%	4.9%	5.2%	45th	302nd of 719
Poverty rate	9.7%	19.9%	16.1%	12.5%	43rd	576th of 722
Residents 65 and older	15.1%	18.4%	17.3%	17.2%	39th	513th of 724
Bachelor's degree or higher	26.6%	18.4%	27.6%	35.7%	38th	128th of 723
Per capita income	$34,285	$30,535	$35,821	$44,673	32nd	192nd of 722
Median household income	$67,000	$50,772	$63,726	$80,734	31st	178th of 641
Residents under 18	19.6%	24.2%	22.6%	22%	28th	479th of 724
Median home value	$223,200	$147,800	$205,600	$332,700	26th	103rd of 642
Foreign-born residents	3.2%	2.8%	4.7%	14.1%	19th	134th of 724
Median age	33.7	40.4	39.1	38.9	14th	631st of 724
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,017	$36,721	$43,552	$49,666	14th	466th of 700
Population density	65/sq mi	66/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	9th	322nd of 724
Diversity index	16.7	28.8	32.5	61.4	9th	266th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	83.2%	82.4%	88.6%	91%	9th	465th of 719
Work from home	5%	7.4%	10.2%	15.1%	8th	387th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.358	0.495	0.477	0.483	4th	587th of 715
Population	1,803	36,630	4,534,824	334,922,499	3rd	361st of 724
Government workers	6.5%	14.3%	14.6%	14.5%	3rd	618th of 719
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	454th of 719
Self-employed workers	3%	10.8%	8.6%	10%	1st	564th 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

12%

5–17

14%

18–24

20%

25–34

35–44

19%

45–54

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

33.7

Under 18

19.6%

65 and over

15.1%

Race and ethnicity

White91%
Black1%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

16.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 708
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 87.3%
Married couples: 74.3%
Living alone: 12.7%
Veterans (of adults): 7%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

14%

$50–75k

24%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

15%

$200k+

Median household income

42082

$67,000

Graves Co.

$50,772

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$34,285

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

9.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

16.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.358

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42082

$223,200

Graves Co.

$147,800

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42082

—

Graves Co.

$775

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

88%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 917
Owner-occupied: 94.5%
Vacant: 22.8%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

81%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

36%

30–44

41%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

72.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Healthcare

14%

Construction and repair

11%

Sales

11%

Food service

10%

Production

Office and admin

Business and finance

Police and fire

Transportation and moving

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

0.9%

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

17%

Manufacturing

17%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Finance, insurance and real estate

10%

Retail

Wholesale

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$37,017

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42082	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,060	$74,888
Service	$55,349	$26,804
Sales and office	$24,023	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$66,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,103	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

26%

Some college

34%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 97.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 26.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 10%
Households with broadband: 83.2%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.8%
No internet access: 4.9%
Without health insurance: 9.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Symsonia
State: Kentucky
County: Graves County
Center point: 36.9174° N, 88.4953° W
Land area: 28 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42082 spans 3 counties

Graves County56% of land
Marshall County31% of land
McCracken County14% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Symsonia (unincorporated)6% of zip

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

Zip codes near 42082

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42003	Paducah, KY	7.6 mi	29,672	$55,791	$167,000
42027	Boaz, KY	7.7 mi	1,875	$58,056	$194,200
42029	Calvert City, KY	9 mi	5,552	$64,083	$154,100
42051	Hickory, KY	9.1 mi	2,114	$76,000	$162,800
42025	Benton, KY	9.7 mi	19,941	$70,067	$172,100
42058	Ledbetter, KY	9.9 mi	2,224	$66,852	$118,700
42044	Gilbertsville, KY	13 mi	3,894	$57,333	$271,400
42054	Kirksey, KY	14 mi	837	$58,911	$160,300
42001	Paducah, KY	14 mi	30,856	$71,365	$215,300
42069	Melber, KY	14 mi	1,214	$48,929	$208,500
42066	Mayfield, KY	15 mi	23,917	$48,664	$145,600
42061	Lowes, KY	15 mi	59	—	—

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Questions about 42082

What city is zip code 42082?

42082 is assigned to Symsonia, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42082 in?

42082 is mostly in Graves County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 42082?

About 1,803 people live in 42082, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42082 in?

42082 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42082?

The median household income in 42082 is $67,000.

What zip codes are near 42082?

The closest zip codes to 42082 are 42003, 42027, 42029, 42051, 42025.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42082, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.