Zip code 42349: Horse Branch, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42349?

42349 is assigned to Horse Branch, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42349 in?

42349 is mostly in Ohio County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 42349?

About 1,962 people live in 42349, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42349?

The median household income in 42349 is $58,601.

Q: What zip codes are near 42349?

The closest zip codes to 42349 are 42370, 42333, 42361, 42721, 42338.

Residential delivery areaOhio CountyCentral Time

Population

1,962

Median household income

$59K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$89K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,099/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

42.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

56 sq mi

35 people/sq mi

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

About 42349

42349 is a rural zip code in Horse Branch, Kentucky (Ohio County), covering 56 sq mi of land. About 1,962 people live here, or 35 per square mile. The median resident is 42.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $58,601 a year, 27% below the national median of $80,734. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $88,900, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,099 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.2 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; production and manufacturing; and food service. 24% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 42349 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers24%
99th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%37th of 719 in KY
Homeownership rate85.5%
90th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%225th of 719 in KY
Median age42.8
76th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1306th of 724 in KY
Average commute29.2 min
70th
U.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min232nd of 624 in KY
Veterans7.2%
69th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%228th of 724 in KY
Housing vacancy9.1%
67th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%458th of 719 in KY
Tech workers3.8%
66th
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%71st of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older18.7%
65th
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%335th of 724 in KY
Unemployment rate5.3%
57th
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%266th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate11.4%
53rd
U.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%526th of 722 in KY
Healthcare workers9.7%
53rd
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%371st of 719 in KY
Residents under 1820.9%
39th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%426th of 724 in KY
Median gross rent$1,099
28th
U.S. $1,413 · KY $96769th of 467 in KY
Median household income$58,601
19th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726302nd of 641 in KY
Population density35/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi515th of 724 in KY
Government workers7.5%
5th
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%600th of 719 in KY
Broadband access79.3%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%565th of 719 in KY
Population1,962
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824341st of 724 in KY
Rent-burdened renters23.9%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%482nd of 634 in KY
Per capita income$19,532
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821624th of 722 in KY
Median earnings per worker$27,527
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552633rd of 700 in KY
Median home value$88,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600517th of 642 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher3.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%647th of 723 in KY
Work from home2%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%506th of 719 in KY
Diversity index1.2
1st
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5605th of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%695th of 723 in KY
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%658th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.336
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477622nd of 715 in KY

Measure	42349	Ohio	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Self-employed workers	24%	7.9%	8.6%	10%	99th	37th of 719
Homeownership rateStrength	85.5%	77.2%	68.3%	65.2%	90th	225th of 719
Median age	42.8	40.5	39.1	38.9	76th	306th of 724
Average commute	29.2 min	28.1 min	24 min	26.4 min	70th	232nd of 624
Veterans	7.2%	4.8%	6.5%	6.2%	69th	228th of 724
Housing vacancy	9.1%	11.1%	10.3%	10.1%	67th	458th of 719
Tech workers	3.8%	0.7%	2.2%	3.8%	66th	71st of 719
Residents 65 and older	18.7%	18.6%	17.3%	17.2%	65th	335th of 724
Unemployment rate	5.3%	5%	4.9%	5.2%	57th	266th of 719
Poverty rate	11.4%	12.5%	16.1%	12.5%	53rd	526th of 722
Healthcare workers	9.7%	11%	10.5%	9.7%	53rd	371st of 719
Residents under 18	20.9%	23.9%	22.6%	22%	39th	426th of 724
Median gross rent	$1,099	$739	$967	$1,413	28th	69th of 467
Median household incomeWeakness	$58,601	$57,798	$63,726	$80,734	19th	302nd of 641
Population density	35/sq mi	40/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	515th of 724
Government workers	7.5%	13.8%	14.6%	14.5%	5th	600th of 719
Broadband accessWeakness	79.3%	85.1%	88.6%	91%	4th	565th of 719
Population	1,962	23,735	4,534,824	334,922,499	3rd	341st of 724
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	23.9%	32%	45.4%	51.1%	3rd	482nd of 634
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,532	$28,772	$35,821	$44,673	2nd	624th of 722
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$27,527	$40,242	$43,552	$49,666	2nd	633rd of 700
Median home value	$88,900	$121,400	$205,600	$332,700	1st	517th of 642
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.7%	13.9%	27.6%	35.7%	1st	647th of 723
Work from home	2%	4.8%	10.2%	15.1%	1st	506th of 719
Diversity index	1.2	15.2	32.5	61.4	1st	605th of 724
Uninsured rateStrength	0%	5.3%	6%	8.4%	1st	695th of 723
Foreign-born residents	0%	2.1%	4.7%	14.1%	1st	658th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.336	0.427	0.477	0.483	1st	622nd of 715

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

20%

5–17

18–24

25–34

17%

35–44

10%

45–54

19%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

42.8

Under 18

20.9%

65 and over

18.7%

Race and ethnicity

White99%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.6%

Diversity index

1.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 676
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 77.2%
Married couples: 46%
Living alone: 22.8%
Veterans (of adults): 7.2%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

22%

$25–50k

21%

$50–75k

47%

$75–100k

$100–150k

0.3%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42349

$58,601

Ohio Co.

$57,798

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,532

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.4%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.336

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42349

$88,900

Ohio Co.

$121,400

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42349

$1,099

Ohio Co.

$739

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

44%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 744
Owner-occupied: 85.5%
Vacant: 9.1%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 6.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 23.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.9%
Home value to income: 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

87%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

20%

10–19

12%

20–29

20%

30–44

22%

45–59

60+

19%

Average commute

29.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

19%

Production

14%

Food service

13%

Healthcare

10%

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Management

Office and admin

Computer and math

Business and finance

Sales

Engineering and science

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Admin, support and management

22%

Health care and social assistance

20%

Manufacturing

16%

Restaurants and hotels

15%

Education

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$27,527

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

24%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

7.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

10%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42349	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,227	$74,888
Service	$20,694	$26,804
Sales and office	$19,000	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,866	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

39%

High school

32%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 60.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.6%
Households with broadband: 79.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 29.1%
No internet access: 17.3%
Without health insurance: 0%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Horse Branch
State: Kentucky
County: Ohio County
Center point: 37.4303° N, 86.6772° W
Land area: 56 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42349 spans 2 counties

Ohio County90% of land
Grayson County10% of land

Zip codes near 42349

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42370	Rosine, KY	3.8 mi	16	—	—
42333	Cromwell, KY	5.6 mi	644	$33,969	$85,000
42361	Olaton, KY	5.6 mi	425	$43,750	$89,100
42721	Caneyville, KY	9.8 mi	4,353	$49,583	$130,700
42338	Dundee, KY	11 mi	12	—	—
42201	Aberdeen, KY · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
42320	Beaver Dam, KY	12 mi	9,128	$54,730	$150,200
42347	Hartford, KY	13 mi	5,829	$60,900	$134,500
40119	Falls Of Rough, KY	14 mi	1,976	$65,500	$128,700
42354	Mc Henry, KY	14 mi	283	$65,625	$102,100
42261	Morgantown, KY	15 mi	9,641	$52,953	$112,900
42343	Fordsville, KY	15 mi	1,267	$52,679	$86,700

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Questions about 42349

What city is zip code 42349?

42349 is assigned to Horse Branch, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42349 in?

42349 is mostly in Ohio County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 42349?

About 1,962 people live in 42349, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42349 in?

42349 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42349?

The median household income in 42349 is $58,601.

What zip codes are near 42349?

The closest zip codes to 42349 are 42370, 42333, 42361, 42721, 42338.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42349, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.