The 42716 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Buffalo in Kentucky in Larue County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,566. Approximately 12.8% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $23,407. The median household income is at $39,612, while an estimated 12% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42716 is $39,612, while the region's mean household income is $58,356. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $23,407. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42716 of $23,407 is approximately 16.93% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 11.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately23.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.1% of the population in 42716 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 13.8% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 3.2% of 42716 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 5.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 13.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 28.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.4% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42716, 97.4% is one race, while 2.6% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 42716 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42716 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.7%), followed by Black or African American (2.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42716 are older than average. The median age of 39.3 years in ZIP Code 42716 is approximately 3.15% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 77.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 23.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.7% of the population in 42716 falls in the age group 35 to 44 years, while an estimated 14.8% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 42716 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 7.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 7.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.1% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 18.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 14.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.1% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 42716, 97.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.0% 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 Larue County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42716, an estimated 23.4% of homes were built between 1960 and 1969. Additionally, 12.4% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 2.7% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Larue County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 5.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 8.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 6.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 12.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.1% |
In ZIP Code 42716, 84.0% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.8% in this Larue County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.8% |
| Associate's degree | 10.6% |
| Bachelor's degree | 3.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42716 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 93.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42716 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 93.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42716 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.94 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.9% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.04% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42716 | 10.3¢/kWh | 9.83¢/kWh | 6.12¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.68¢/kWh | 11.6¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42716 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.63 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.11 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.59 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.48 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.65 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.78 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.65 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.03 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.71 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 4.94 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.33 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.37 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42716, 62.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 41.2 minutes. Approximately 26.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42716 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 16.2% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 42716 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.8% |
| Construction | 16.2% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.6% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.4% |
| Information | 1.1% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.9% |
| Public administration | 0.8% |