42259 ZIP Code – Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Located in Mammoth Cave, Kentucky, ZIP code 42259 is a small ZIP code within Edmonson County with a population of approximately 1,179 residents. The median household income is $47,813 — near the Kentucky average and below the national average. The median home value of $121,900 is well below the national average, with 91.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $886 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 67% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 17.2%, well above the national average. About 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well above the national rate. About 8.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. The population has a median age of 61.1, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 42729, 42285, 42207.
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ZIP 42259 vs. Kentucky vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 42259 | KY Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,179 | 5,902 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $55k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $121k | $139k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $886 | $801 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 61.1 | 42.4 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.2% | 5.6% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.5% | 21.4% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 8.5% | 16.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 42729 – Cub Run
- 42285 – Sweeden
- 42207 – Bee Spring
- 42210 – Brownsville
- 42160 – Park City
- 42163 – Rocky Hill
- 42726 – Clarkson
- 42171 – Smiths Grove
- 42765 – Munfordville
- 42275 – Roundhill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42729 | CUB RUN | 1,518 | $40,256 |
| 42285 | SWEEDEN | 535 | $34,239 |
| 42207 | BEE SPRING | 1,043 | $41,906 |
| 42210 | BROWNSVILLE | 4,473 | $42,702 |
| 42160 | PARK CITY | 2,192 | $45,952 |