Zip code 42154: Knob Lick, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42154?

42154 is assigned to Knob Lick, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42154 in?

42154 is mostly in Metcalfe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 42154?

About 629 people live in 42154, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42154?

The median household income in 42154 is $58,036.

Q: What zip codes are near 42154?

The closest zip codes to 42154 are 42214, 42152, 42129, 42130, 42142.

Residential delivery areaMetcalfe CountyCentral Time

Population

629

Median household income

$58K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$156K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

24 sq mi

26 people/sq mi

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

About 42154

42154 is a rural zip code in Knob Lick, Kentucky (Metcalfe County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 629 people live here, or 26 per square mile. The median resident is 36.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,036 a year, 28% below the national median of $80,734. 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $155,600, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.2 minutes each way, and 13% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and management.

How 42154 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy37.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%32nd of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers24%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%54th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate36.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%88th of 722 in KY
Residents under 1831.5%
97th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%70th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate89.7%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%131st of 719 in KY
Veterans10%
90th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%86th of 724 in KY
Residents 65 and older21.5%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%192nd of 724 in KY
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%264th of 719 in KY
Work from home12.7%
50th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%131st of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$46,903
46th
U.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552187th of 700 in KY
Average commute24.2 min
38th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min410th of 624 in KY
Median age36.8
33rd
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1562nd of 724 in KY
Median household income$58,036
18th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726311th of 641 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.388
13th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477506th of 715 in KY
Per capita income$26,424
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821422nd of 722 in KY
Median home value$155,600
11th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600287th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%373rd of 723 in KY
Population density26/sq mi
4th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi609th of 724 in KY
Broadband access79.8%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%554th of 719 in KY
Diversity index7.3
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5486th of 724 in KY
Population629
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824546th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%674th of 719 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%690th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%638th of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%614th of 634 in KY
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%618th of 719 in KY
Government workers0%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%707th of 719 in KY

Measure	42154	Metcalfe	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Housing vacancy	37.5%	13.4%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	32nd of 719
Healthcare workers	24%	12.9%	10.5%	9.7%	99th	54th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	36.2%	27.5%	16.1%	12.5%	98th	88th of 722
Residents under 18	31.5%	23.6%	22.6%	22%	97th	70th of 724
Homeownership rateStrength	89.7%	77.7%	68.3%	65.2%	95th	131st of 719
Veterans	10%	5%	6.5%	6.2%	90th	86th of 724
Residents 65 and older	21.5%	19.1%	17.3%	17.2%	81st	192nd of 724
Self-employed workers	9.7%	7.9%	8.6%	10%	55th	264th of 719
Work from home	12.7%	8.3%	10.2%	15.1%	50th	131st of 719
Median earnings per worker	$46,903	$38,526	$43,552	$49,666	46th	187th of 700
Average commute	24.2 min	25.9 min	24 min	26.4 min	38th	410th of 624
Median age	36.8	42	39.1	38.9	33rd	562nd of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,036	$51,473	$63,726	$80,734	18th	311th of 641
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.388	0.442	0.477	0.483	13th	506th of 715
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,424	$27,314	$35,821	$44,673	11th	422nd of 722
Median home value	$155,600	$110,200	$205,600	$332,700	11th	287th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.8%	13%	27.6%	35.7%	9th	373rd of 723
Population density	26/sq mi	36/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	4th	609th of 724
Broadband accessWeakness	79.8%	83.3%	88.6%	91%	4th	554th of 719
Diversity index	7.3	12.5	32.5	61.4	2nd	486th of 724
Population	629	10,425	4,534,824	334,922,499	1st	546th of 724
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.9%	4.9%	5.2%	1st	674th of 719
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	6.4%	6%	8.4%	1st	690th of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.3%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	638th of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	43.8%	45.4%	51.1%	1st	614th of 634
Tech workers	0%	0.2%	2.2%	3.8%	1st	618th of 719
Government workers	0%	11.3%	14.6%	14.5%	1st	707th 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

15%

Under 5

17%

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

13%

45–54

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

36.8

Under 18

31.5%

65 and over

21.5%

Race and ethnicity

White96%
Black4%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

7.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 213
Average household size: 3
Family households: 82.6%
Married couples: 76.5%
Living alone: 17.4%
Veterans (of adults): 10%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

25%

$150–200k

13%

$200k+

Median household income

42154

$58,036

Metcalfe Co.

$51,473

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,424

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

36.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.388

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42154

$155,600

Metcalfe Co.

$110,200

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42154

—

Metcalfe Co.

$582

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

52%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

48%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 341
Owner-occupied: 89.7%
Vacant: 37.5%
Median year built: 1991
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

12%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

13%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

47%

30–44

45–59

60+

16%

Average commute

24.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

61.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

27%

Healthcare

24%

Management

20%

Construction and repair

11%

Production

10%

Transportation and moving

Sales

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

40%

Construction

16%

Retail

15%

Manufacturing

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Education

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$46,903

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.6%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42154	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$58,381	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$45,511	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$22,292	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

49%

Some college

17%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 9%
Households with broadband: 79.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 73.7%
No internet access: 9.9%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Knob Lick
State: Kentucky
County: Metcalfe County
Center point: 37.0420° N, 85.7262° W
Land area: 24 sq mi
Water area: 0.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42154 spans 2 counties

Metcalfe County87% of land
Barren County13% of land

Zip codes near 42154

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42214	Center, KY	6.1 mi	749	$47,188	$130,000
42152	Hiseville, KY · PO box	6.3 mi	—	—	—
42129	Edmonton, KY	8.6 mi	7,302	$53,609	$111,300
42130	Eighty Eight, KY	8.7 mi	124	—	$222,300
42142	Glasgow, KY · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
42166	Summer Shade, KY	12 mi	2,691	$49,783	$116,200
42746	Hardyville, KY	12 mi	2,101	$50,000	$115,200
42141	Glasgow, KY	12 mi	31,506	$52,896	$184,700
42127	Cave City, KY	12 mi	7,030	$42,893	$164,000
42749	Horse Cave, KY	13 mi	4,423	$45,500	$142,200
42124	Beaumont, KY	13 mi	28	—	—
42742	Gradyville, KY	14 mi	72	—	—

Questions about 42154

What city is zip code 42154?

42154 is assigned to Knob Lick, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42154 in?

42154 is mostly in Metcalfe County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 42154?

About 629 people live in 42154, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42154 in?

42154 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42154?

The median household income in 42154 is $58,036.

What zip codes are near 42154?

The closest zip codes to 42154 are 42214, 42152, 42129, 42130, 42142.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42154, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.