Zip code 42129: Edmonton, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42129?

42129 is assigned to Edmonton, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42129 in?

42129 is mostly in Metcalfe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 42129?

About 7,302 people live in 42129, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42129?

The median household income in 42129 is $53,609.

Q: What zip codes are near 42129?

The closest zip codes to 42129 are 42154, 42742, 42124, 42715, 42166.

Residential delivery areaMetcalfe CountyCentral Time

Population

7,302

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$111K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$573/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

193 sq mi

38 people/sq mi

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

About 42129

42129 is a rural zip code in Edmonton, Kentucky (Metcalfe County), covering 193 sq mi of land. About 7,302 people live here, or 38 per square mile. The median resident is 44.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,609 a year, 34% below the national median of $80,734. 25.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $111,300, or 2.1 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, and renters pay a median of $573 a month.

14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; production and manufacturing; and healthcare.

How 42129 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate25.9%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%194th of 722 in KY
Median age44.5
84th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1235th of 724 in KY
Healthcare workers11.1%
72nd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%284th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate9.7%
69th
U.S. 8.4% · KY 6%115th of 723 in KY
Housing vacancy9.4%
68th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%447th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate75%
66th
U.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%428th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older18.8%
66th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%332nd of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate5.6%
62nd
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%246th of 719 in KY
Self-employed workers10%
59th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%248th of 719 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.434
49th
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477334th of 715 in KY
Residents under 1821.7%
46th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%395th of 724 in KY
Government workers13.2%
46th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%401st of 719 in KY
Veterans5.2%
41st
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%417th of 724 in KY
Work from home9.3%
30th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%231st of 719 in KY
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min455th of 624 in KY
Per capita income$28,853
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821341st of 722 in KY
Population7,302
12th
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824159th of 724 in KY
Median household income$53,609
12th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726371st of 641 in KY
Median earnings per worker$36,555
12th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552479th of 700 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.8%
11th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%196th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters37.3%
11th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%389th of 634 in KY
Broadband access84.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%441st of 719 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher13.6%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%429th of 723 in KY
Population density38/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi494th of 724 in KY
Diversity index10.9
5th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5385th of 724 in KY
Median home value$111,300
4th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600437th of 642 in KY
Tech workers0.1%
3rd
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%351st of 719 in KY
Median gross rent$573
1st
U.S. $1,413 · KY $967431st of 467 in KY

Measure	42129	Metcalfe	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Poverty rateWeakness	25.9%	27.5%	16.1%	12.5%	93rd	194th of 722
Median age	44.5	42	39.1	38.9	84th	235th of 724
Healthcare workers	11.1%	12.9%	10.5%	9.7%	72nd	284th of 719
Uninsured rate	9.7%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	69th	115th of 723
Housing vacancy	9.4%	13.4%	10.3%	10.1%	68th	447th of 719
Homeownership rate	75%	77.7%	68.3%	65.2%	66th	428th of 719
Residents 65 and older	18.8%	19.1%	17.3%	17.2%	66th	332nd of 724
Unemployment rate	5.6%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	62nd	246th of 719
Self-employed workers	10%	7.9%	8.6%	10%	59th	248th of 719
Income inequality (Gini)	0.434	0.442	0.477	0.483	49th	334th of 715
Residents under 18	21.7%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	46th	395th of 724
Government workers	13.2%	11.3%	14.6%	14.5%	46th	401st of 719
Veterans	5.2%	5%	6.5%	6.2%	41st	417th of 724
Work from home	9.3%	8.3%	10.2%	15.1%	30th	231st of 719
Average commute	22.7 min	25.9 min	24 min	26.4 min	27th	455th of 624
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,853	$27,314	$35,821	$44,673	16th	341st of 722
Population	7,302	10,425	4,534,824	334,922,499	12th	159th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,609	$51,473	$63,726	$80,734	12th	371st of 641
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,555	$38,526	$43,552	$49,666	12th	479th of 700
Foreign-born residents	1.8%	1.3%	4.7%	14.1%	11th	196th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	37.3%	43.8%	45.4%	51.1%	11th	389th of 634
Broadband accessWeakness	84.1%	83.3%	88.6%	91%	10th	441st of 719
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	13.6%	13%	27.6%	35.7%	7th	429th of 723
Population density	38/sq mi	36/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	494th of 724
Diversity index	10.9	12.5	32.5	61.4	5th	385th of 724
Median home value	$111,300	$110,200	$205,600	$332,700	4th	437th of 642
Tech workers	0.1%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	3rd	351st of 719
Median gross rent	$573	$582	$967	$1,413	1st	431st of 467

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

10%

25–34

11%

35–44

17%

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

44.5

Under 18

21.7%

65 and over

18.8%

Race and ethnicity

White94%
Black0.7%
Hispanic4%
Asian0%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

10.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.8%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

70.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 2,897
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 67.2%
Married couples: 52.6%
Living alone: 29.8%
Veterans (of adults): 5.2%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42129

$53,609

Metcalfe Co.

$51,473

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,853

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.434

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42129

$111,300

Metcalfe Co.

$110,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42129

$573

Metcalfe Co.

$582

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

70%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

23%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,198
Owner-occupied: 75%
Vacant: 9.4%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 37.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 9.3%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

0.6%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

20%

20–29

30%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

15%

Production

14%

Healthcare

11%

Education

10%

Management

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Food service

Transportation and moving

Office and admin

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Police and fire

0.6%

Computer and math

0.1%

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Construction

15%

Health care and social assistance

15%

Education

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Information

Admin, support and management

Median earnings per worker

$36,555

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42129	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$44,750	$74,888
Service	$16,006	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,478	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$46,557	$49,199
Production and transportation	$39,681	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

13%

High school

45%

Some college

16%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 87.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.7%
Households with broadband: 84.1%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 74.1%
No internet access: 11.7%
Without health insurance: 9.7%
Limited-English households: 1.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Edmonton
State: Kentucky
County: Metcalfe County
Center point: 36.9892° N, 85.5855° W
Land area: 193 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42129 spans 2 counties

Metcalfe County95% of land
Adair County5% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Edmonton2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 42129

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42154	Knob Lick, KY	8.6 mi	629	$58,036	$155,600
42742	Gradyville, KY	8.6 mi	72	—	—
42124	Beaumont, KY	9.4 mi	28	—	—
42715	Breeding, KY	11 mi	417	—	$226,800
42166	Summer Shade, KY	11 mi	2,691	$49,783	$116,200
42214	Center, KY	12 mi	749	$47,188	$130,000
42759	Marrowbone, KY	12 mi	15	—	—
42130	Eighty Eight, KY	12 mi	124	—	$222,300
42152	Hiseville, KY · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
42743	Greensburg, KY	17 mi	9,342	$49,457	$136,400
42746	Hardyville, KY	17 mi	2,101	$50,000	$115,200
42141	Glasgow, KY	18 mi	31,506	$52,896	$184,700

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Questions about 42129

What city is zip code 42129?

42129 is assigned to Edmonton, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42129 in?

42129 is mostly in Metcalfe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 42129?

About 7,302 people live in 42129, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42129 in?

42129 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42129?

The median household income in 42129 is $53,609.

What zip codes are near 42129?

The closest zip codes to 42129 are 42154, 42742, 42124, 42715, 42166.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42129, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.