42127 Zip Code Profile

42127 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Cave City, Kentucky. Median household income here ($28,897) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($87,100) are significantly above average for the Glasgow area.

The average family income here is $46,517/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 42127 is $34,260.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42127 earn an average of $30,825/year. Women earn only $17,729/year.

2,338 people in 42127 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42127? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 21.6 minutes.

The median age here is 40. There are 3,006 men and 3,193 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 41.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,892 people (out of the 6,199 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,594 homes, and 118 businesses every day. 32 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42127 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Algiers, Algeria!) and -86 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 698 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,199
• White Population: 5,850
• Black Population: 259
• Hispanic Population: 166
• Asian Population: 32
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 63
• Male Population: 3,006
• Female Population: 3,193
• Median Age: 40
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 41

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Kentucky
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Glasgow KY
• County: Barren
• City: Cave City
• Longitude: -85.9
• Latitude: 37.1
• Elevation: 698 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 270

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,275
• Drive alone: 1,954
• Carpool: 277
• Public transit: 10
• Ride bikes or walk: 32


• Average commute time: 21.6 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 88
•    5 - 9: 338
•    10 - 14: 356
•    15 - 19: 438
•    20 - 24: 428
•    25 - 29: 121
•    30 - 34: 237
•    35 - 39: 16
•    40 - 44: 13
•    45 - 59: 134
•    60 - 89: 51
•    90 plus: 55

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $87,100
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,226
• Businesses: 105
• Employees: 830
• Annual Payroll: $16,053,000
• Average Family Income: $46,517
• Median Family Income: $28,897
• Average Income for Men: $30,825
• Average Income for Women: $17,729

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 02
• Congressional District Land Area: 7567.0
• Sr Senator: Rand Paul (R)
• Jr Senator: Mitch McConnell (R)
• US House Representative: Brett Guthrie (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 009
• State FIPS Code: 21

• Cave City Farmer's Market

View all schools in Cave City

Primary Schools

Caverna Elementary School

1106 N Dixie Hwy

Cave City, KY 42127

(270) 773-3671