ZIP Code 42051 Demographics & Data

Insights on Hickory, KY (ZIP Code 42051)

Kentucky

Comprehensive Demographics Data and In-depth Stats About 42051

The 42051 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Hickory in Kentucky in Graves County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,440. Approximately 13.0% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,479. The median household income is $38,571, while about 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 42051 is approximately 36.7 years, and 14.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.

Population in 42051

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 42051 is 3,440.

Hickory, KY

The 42051 ZIP Code is associated with Hickory, KY in Graves County.

Area Codes associated with 42051

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 42051 include 270.

Sunrise / Sunset in 42051

Sunrise: 7:04 am
Sunset: 4:42 pm
Sunrise in 42051 7:04 am
Sunrise in 42051 4:42 pm

Weather forecast for 42051

This Afternoon's forecast for 42051: Mostly sunny. High near 54, with temperatures falling to around 46 in the afternoon. North wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Current air quality in 42051

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 42051 Good

Internet in 42051

In ZIP Code 42051, about 71.0% of households have a computer, while 68.4% have broadband Internet service.

Gender in 42051

The gender split in ZIP Code 42051 is an estimated 54.2% male and approximately 45.8% female.

Health Insurance in 42051

Approximately 6.9% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 42051 (Hickory, KY) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 42051

The median household income in ZIP Code 42051 is $38,571, while the region's mean household income is $70,046. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,479. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42051 of $25,479 is approximately 9.58% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 12.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately31.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 42051 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.6% of 42051 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 42051

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 8.4%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 6.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 14.7%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 17.1%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 10.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 18.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 6.9%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 13.2%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.0%
$200,000 or more per year 1.6%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 42051

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42051, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 11.7% of 42051 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42051 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.4%), followed by Some other race (8.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 42051

Industry Percent
White 89.4%
Black or African American 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%
Some other race 8.7%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 42051

Residents of ZIP Code 42051 are younger than average. The median age of 36.7 years in ZIP Code 42051 is approximately 3.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 42051 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 42051 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 42051

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 8.6%
5 to 9 years 5.7%
10 to 14 years 7.6%
15 to 19 years 9.5%
20 to 24 years 3.6%
25 to 34 years 12.3%
35 to 44 years 8.8%
45 to 54 years 17.6%
55 to 59 years 10.2%
60 to 64 years 2.8%
65 to 74 years 7.8%
75 to 84 years 4.5%
85 years and over 0.9%

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 42051

In ZIP Code 42051, 87.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Graves County region.

Language Spoken in 42051

Language Spoken Percent
English only 87.7%
Spanish 9.3%
Other Indo-European languages 1.1%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 0.9%
Other languages 1.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 42051

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42051, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Graves County region.

Age of Housing in 42051

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 1.3%
Built between 2010 and 2013 6.9%
Built between 2000 and 2009 17.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 20.5%
Built between 1980 and 1989 9.7%
Built between 1970 and 1979 9.3%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.4%
Built between 1950 and 1959 10.3%
Built between 1940 and 1949 5.6%
Built in 1939 or earlier 5.4%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Education levels in ZIP Code 42051

In ZIP Code 42051, 81.3% of the population graduated high school, while 13.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.1% in this Graves County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 42051

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 11.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 7.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 39.1%
Some college, no degree 21.0%
Associate's degree 8.2%
Bachelor's degree 8.1%
Graduate or professional degree 4.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 42051 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 42051

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 42051 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42051 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.1% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42051 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 42051

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 93.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 42051

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Utilities in ZIP Code 42051 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42051 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.12 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.27% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes electricity rates in 42051 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 42051

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 42051 10.57¢/kWh 11¢/kWh 6.08¢/kWh
Kentucky 12.45¢/kWh 11.72¢/kWh 6.48¢/kWh
United States 16.83¢/kWh 13.2¢/kWh 8.21¢/kWh

Solar Power in 42051

Month ZIP Code 42051 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 3.9 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.16 3 6.31
Mar 5.04 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.52 5.13 7.3
May 5.65 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.89 5.72 6.95
Jul 6.03 6.22 6.51
Aug 6.04 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.95 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.33 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.44 2.33 5.99
Dec 3.51 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes solar power levels in 42051 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 42051

In 42051, 56.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42051 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 42051 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 42051. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 42051

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 10.2%
Construction 7.8%
Manufacturing 12.5%
Wholesale trade 8.7%
Retail trade 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 3.9%
Information 1.4%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 3.1%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.7%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 26.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.9%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 3.2%

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.