The 42784 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Upton in Kentucky in Hardin County in the United States. The current population estimate is 2,208. Approximately 12.7% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $26,770. Median househould income is approximately $34,867, and an estimated 14% of the population is living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42784 is $34,867, while the region's mean household income is $61,130. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $26,770. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42784 of $26,770 is approximately 5% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 14.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately51.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 16.0% of the population in 42784 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 14.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 1.7% of 42784 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 10.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 16.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.7% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.9% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42784, 99.3% is one race, while 0.7% are two or more races. Approximately 1.3% of 42784 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42784 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (96.7%), followed by Black or African American (3.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42784 are older than average. The median age of 38.3 years in ZIP Code 42784 is approximately 0.52% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 74.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.2% of the population in 42784 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.2% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 3.2% of 42784 residents are aged 20 to 24 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 9.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.2% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.2% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 10.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 8.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.2% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.4% |
| 85 years and over | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 42784, 98.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.8% 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 Hardin County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.6% |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42784, an estimated 24.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 21.9% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.9% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Hardin County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 21.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 11.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 6.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.7% |
In ZIP Code 42784, 82.4% of the population graduated high school, while 12.7% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.4% in this Hardin County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 13.0% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.7% |
| Associate's degree | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42784 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42784 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42784 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.93 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.66% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.19% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42784 | 10.3¢/kWh | 9.83¢/kWh | 6.12¢/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 42784 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.66 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.13 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.73 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.32 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.34 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.85 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.66 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.46 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.27 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42784, 53.3% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 10.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.2 minutes. Approximately 17.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42784 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 14.7% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.8% of 42784 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 3.4% |
| Construction | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 14.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.1% |
| Retail trade | 11.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 0.8% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 17.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.5% |
| Other services, except public administration | 13.9% |
| Public administration | 3.6% |