Zip code 42729: Cub Run, Kentucky

Q: What city is zip code 42729?

42729 is assigned to Cub Run, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 42729 in?

42729 is mostly in Hart County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 42729?

About 2,142 people live in 42729, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 42729?

The median household income in 42729 is $54,706.

Q: What zip codes are near 42729?

The closest zip codes to 42729 are 42259, 42726, 42765, 42207, 42285.

Residential delivery areaHart CountyCentral Time

Population

2,142

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$189K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

41 sq mi

52 people/sq mi

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

About 42729

42729 is a small-town zip code in Cub Run, Kentucky (Hart County), covering 41 sq mi of land. About 2,142 people live here, or 52 per square mile. The median resident is 34.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $54,706 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $189,200, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 91% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 36.3 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 42729 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Housing vacancy39.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · KY 10.3%23rd of 719 in KY
Residents under 1836.2%
99th
U.S. 22% · KY 22.6%37th of 724 in KY
Homeownership rate91.1%
97th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · KY 68.3%109th of 719 in KY
Average commute36.3 min
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · KY 24 min74th of 624 in KY
Veterans9.4%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · KY 6.5%103rd of 724 in KY
Uninsured rate13.8%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · KY 6%60th of 723 in KY
Tech workers5.6%
83rd
U.S. 3.8% · KY 2.2%28th of 719 in KY
Poverty rate18.6%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · KY 16.1%329th of 722 in KY
Self-employed workers12.4%
79th
U.S. 10% · KY 8.6%157th of 719 in KY
Healthcare workers9.4%
49th
U.S. 9.7% · KY 10.5%386th of 719 in KY
Unemployment rate4.4%
41st
U.S. 5.2% · KY 4.9%318th of 719 in KY
Government workers11.6%
32nd
U.S. 14.5% · KY 14.6%475th of 719 in KY
Residents 65 and older14.1%
31st
U.S. 17.2% · KY 17.3%565th of 724 in KY
Income inequality (Gini)0.413
31st
U.S. 0.483 · KY 0.477426th of 715 in KY
Median home value$189,200
19th
U.S. $332,700 · KY $205,600169th of 642 in KY
Rent-burdened renters40.9%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · KY 45.4%345th of 634 in KY
Median age34.3
17th
U.S. 38.9 · KY 39.1617th of 724 in KY
Median household income$54,706
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · KY $63,726352nd of 641 in KY
Bachelor's degree or higher17.2%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · KY 27.6%293rd of 723 in KY
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · KY 88.6%394th of 719 in KY
Median earnings per worker$35,723
10th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · KY $43,552510th of 700 in KY
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · KY 10.2%374th of 719 in KY
Foreign-born residents1.5%
9th
U.S. 14.1% · KY 4.7%227th of 724 in KY
Population density52/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · KY 115/sq mi385th of 724 in KY
Per capita income$24,874
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · KY $35,821483rd of 722 in KY
Diversity index9.9
4th
U.S. 61.4 · KY 32.5414th of 724 in KY
Population2,142
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · KY 4,534,824319th of 724 in KY

Measure	42729	Hart	KY	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in KY
Housing vacancy	39.5%	17.4%	10.3%	10.1%	99th	23rd of 719
Residents under 18	36.2%	24.4%	22.6%	22%	99th	37th of 724
Homeownership rateStrength	91.1%	72.4%	68.3%	65.2%	97th	109th of 719
Average commuteWeakness	36.3 min	28.7 min	24 min	26.4 min	93rd	74th of 624
Veterans	9.4%	6.8%	6.5%	6.2%	87th	103rd of 724
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.8%	11.7%	6%	8.4%	85th	60th of 723
Tech workers	5.6%	1.7%	2.2%	3.8%	83rd	28th of 719
Poverty rateWeakness	18.6%	19.3%	16.1%	12.5%	81st	329th of 722
Self-employed workers	12.4%	12.8%	8.6%	10%	79th	157th of 719
Healthcare workers	9.4%	8.2%	10.5%	9.7%	49th	386th of 719
Unemployment rate	4.4%	3.8%	4.9%	5.2%	41st	318th of 719
Government workers	11.6%	9.8%	14.6%	14.5%	32nd	475th of 719
Residents 65 and older	14.1%	17.6%	17.3%	17.2%	31st	565th of 724
Income inequality (Gini)	0.413	0.451	0.477	0.483	31st	426th of 715
Median home value	$189,200	$146,000	$205,600	$332,700	19th	169th of 642
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	40.9%	35.5%	45.4%	51.1%	18th	345th of 634
Median age	34.3	40.4	39.1	38.9	17th	617th of 724
Median household incomeWeakness	$54,706	$52,285	$63,726	$80,734	14th	352nd of 641
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.2%	12.2%	27.6%	35.7%	14th	293rd of 723
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	83.7%	88.6%	91%	14th	394th of 719
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,723	$35,802	$43,552	$49,666	10th	510th of 700
Work from home	5.3%	4.8%	10.2%	15.1%	9th	374th of 719
Foreign-born residents	1.5%	0.9%	4.7%	14.1%	9th	227th of 724
Population density	52/sq mi	48/sq mi	115/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	385th of 724
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,874	$26,411	$35,821	$44,673	8th	483rd of 722
Diversity index	9.9	18.3	32.5	61.4	4th	414th of 724
Population	2,142	19,603	4,534,824	334,922,499	3rd	319th of 724

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

29%

5–17

18–24

13%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

12%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.3

Under 18

36.2%

65 and over

14.1%

Race and ethnicity

White95%
Black0%
Hispanic0.9%
Asian1%
Native American2%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

9.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

77.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

91%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 704
Average household size: 3
Family households: 73.9%
Married couples: 52%
Living alone: 24.9%
Veterans (of adults): 9.4%
Male / female: 49% / 51%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

21%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

42729

$54,706

Hart Co.

$52,285

Kentucky

$63,726

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,874

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

18.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

9.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.413

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

42729

$189,200

Hart Co.

$146,000

Kentucky

$205,600

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

42729

—

Hart Co.

$693

Kentucky

$967

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

71%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

29%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,163
Owner-occupied: 91.1%
Vacant: 39.5%
Median year built: 1992
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 40.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

71%

Carpooled

23%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

30%

20–29

30–44

31%

45–59

22%

60+

10%

Average commute

36.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

50.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

13%

Office and admin

12%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Business and finance

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Food service

Education

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

0.4%

Engineering and science

Industries

Education

19%

Health care and social assistance

14%

Restaurants and hotels

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Construction

11%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Retail

Admin, support and management

Other services

Arts and recreation

0.4%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$35,723

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

11.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	42729	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,309	$74,888
Service	$27,571	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,691	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$19,167	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,853	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

35%

Some college

19%

Associate's

12%

Bachelor's

Graduate

10%

High school graduate or higher: 83%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 9.6%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 63.1%
No internet access: 12.9%
Without health insurance: 13.8%
Limited-English households: 3.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Cub Run
State: Kentucky
County: Hart County
Center point: 37.3065° N, 86.0965° W
Land area: 41 sq mi
Water area: 2.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

42729 spans 2 counties

Hart County71% of land
Edmonson County29% of land

Zip codes near 42729

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
42259	Mammoth Cave, KY	6.5 mi	1,090	$33,566	$148,100
42726	Clarkson, KY	8.4 mi	4,758	$60,078	$204,200
42765	Munfordville, KY	8.9 mi	7,149	$59,688	$143,600
42207	Bee Spring, KY	9.4 mi	927	$45,463	$153,000
42285	Sweeden, KY	11 mi	531	$53,500	$176,300
42713	Bonnieville, KY	13 mi	1,781	$60,000	$158,800
42210	Brownsville, KY	13 mi	4,231	$48,333	$141,800
42160	Park City, KY	14 mi	2,822	$49,364	$157,000
42784	Upton, KY	14 mi	3,089	$68,699	$178,100
42749	Horse Cave, KY	15 mi	4,423	$45,500	$142,200
42163	Rocky Hill, KY	16 mi	48	—	—
42127	Cave City, KY	16 mi	7,030	$42,893	$164,000

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Questions about 42729

What city is zip code 42729?

42729 is assigned to Cub Run, Kentucky. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 42729 in?

42729 is mostly in Hart County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 42729?

About 2,142 people live in 42729, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 42729 in?

42729 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 42729?

The median household income in 42729 is $54,706.

What zip codes are near 42729?

The closest zip codes to 42729 are 42259, 42726, 42765, 42207, 42285.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42729, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.