The 42749 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Horse Cave in Kentucky in Hart County in the United States. The current population estimate is 5,568. Approximately 14.3% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $22,483. An estimated 25% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $36,803.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42749 is $36,803, while the region's mean household income is $55,513. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,483. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42749 of $22,483 is approximately 20.21% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 25.2% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately165.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 15.4% of the population in 42749 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 2.2% of 42749 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 14.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 8.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 2.3% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.2% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42749, 96.8% is one race, while 3.2% are two or more races. Approximately 2.8% of 42749 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42749 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (90.1%), followed by Black or African American (12.1%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 90.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42749 are older than average. The median age of 39.5 years in ZIP Code 42749 is approximately 3.67% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 12.9% of the population in 42749 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.2% of 42749 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.7% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.1% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 12.9% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.7% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.9% |
| 85 years and over | 2.2% |
In ZIP Code 42749, 96.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.7% 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 Hart County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.6% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42749, an estimated 19.2% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 15.2% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.2% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Hart County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 14.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 19.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 14.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 11.6% |
In ZIP Code 42749, 77.6% of the population graduated high school, while 14.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 8.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 5.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 33.8% in this Hart County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 8.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 33.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.6% |
| Associate's degree | 11.8% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 5.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42749 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42749 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42749 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42749 | 8.83¢/kWh | 8.41¢/kWh | 5.04¢/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 42749 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.65 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.15 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.63 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.54 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.73 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.75 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.74 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.95 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.05 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.35 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.14 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42749, 52.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.9 minutes. Approximately 29.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42749 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 24.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 42749 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.1% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 29.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 5.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.4% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.6% |
| Public administration | 5.2% |