The 42055 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Kuttawa in Kentucky in Lyon County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,828. Approximately 16.7% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $31,407. The median household income is approximately $53,542, and an estimated 6% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 42055 is approximately 58.2 years, and 42.0% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42055 is $53,542, while the region's mean household income is $67,187. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $31,407. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42055 of $31,407 is approximately 11.46% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 5.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 37.89% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 29.9% of the population in 42055 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.3% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.0% of 42055 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 2.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 18.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 29.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.0% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42055, 98.8% is one race, while 1.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.1% of 42055 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42055 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (92.5%), followed by Black or African American (7.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92.5% |
| Black or African American | 7.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.2% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42055 are older than average. The median age of 58.2 years in ZIP Code 42055 is approximately 52.76% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 85.4% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 42.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.0% of the population in 42055 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.4% of 42055 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 2.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 5.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 to 74 years | 21.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 11.1% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 42055, 99.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.2% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.2% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Lyon County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.1% |
| Spanish | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.2% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42055, an estimated 26.9% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.8% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Lyon County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 12.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 26.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 17.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
In ZIP Code 42055, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 16.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 42.1% in this Lyon County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 42.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 25.3% |
| Associate's degree | 7.5% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42055 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42055 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42055 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.01 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.6% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.98% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42055 | 8.73¢/kWh | 8.23¢/kWh | 4.69¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.87¢/kWh | 11.85¢/kWh | 6.54¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.41¢/kWh | 13.1¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42055 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.3 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.69 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.46 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.59 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.81 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.93 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.94 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.84 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.24 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.52 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42055, 43.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 19.5 minutes. Approximately 23.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42055 work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services, while an estimated 15.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 42055 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.9% |
| Construction | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 13.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.3% |
| Retail trade | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.9% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.3% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 12.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 23.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.8% |
| Public administration | 12.2% |