42210 ZIP Code – Brownsville, Kentucky
ZIP code 42210 is a small ZIP code located in Brownsville, Kentucky, within Edmonson County with a population of approximately 4,473 residents. The median household income is $42,702 — below the Kentucky average and well below the national average. Median home values of $97,600 are well below the national average, with 72.9% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $592 — well below the national figure. Housing consists of 57% single-family (decreasing), 6% apartments (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 8.1%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 18.0% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. About 10.3% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 48.9, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 42285, 42207, 42275.
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ZIP 42210 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42210 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,473 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $42k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $97k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $592 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 48.9 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.1% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.0% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 10.3% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42285 – Sweeden
- 42207 – Bee Spring
- 42275 – Roundhill
- 42259 – Mammoth Cave
- 42252 – Jetson
- 42729 – Cub Run
- 42163 – Rocky Hill
- 42101 – Bowling Green
- 42171 – Smiths Grove
- 42160 – Park City
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42285 | SWEEDEN | 535 | $34,239 |
| 42207 | BEE SPRING | 1,043 | $41,906 |
| 42275 | ROUNDHILL | 859 | $49,000 |
| 42259 | MAMMOTH CAVE | 1,179 | $47,813 |
| 42252 | JETSON | 131 | Not provided |