42459 Zip Code Profile

42459 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Sturgis, Kentucky. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $52,761/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 42459 is $40,264.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42459 earn an average of $31,577/year. Women earn only $16,204/year.

1,895 people in 42459 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42459? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.1 minutes.

The median age here is 41. There are 2,105 men and 2,318 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 2,743 people (out of the 4,423 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 1,843 homes, and 72 businesses every day. 33 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42459 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 38 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Palermo, Italy!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 371 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 4,423
• White Population: 4,190
• Black Population: 245
• Hispanic Population: 56
• Asian Population: 3
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 44
• Male Population: 2,105
• Female Population: 2,318
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Kentucky
• County: Union
• City: Sturgis
• Longitude: -88.0
• Latitude: 37.5
• Elevation: 371 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 270

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,875
• Drive alone: 1,540
• Carpool: 277
• Public transit: 9
• Ride bikes or walk: 33


• Average commute time: 25.1 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 138
•    5 - 9: 294
•    10 - 14: 225
•    15 - 19: 253
•    20 - 24: 204
•    25 - 29: 92
•    30 - 34: 214
•    35 - 39: 33
•    40 - 44: 42
•    45 - 59: 237
•    60 - 89: 87
•    90 plus: 56

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $64,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,536
• Businesses: 77
• Employees: 718
• Annual Payroll: $30,579,000
• Average Family Income: $52,761
• Median Family Income: $32,386
• Average Income for Men: $31,577
• Average Income for Women: $16,204

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 11683.0
• Sr Senator: Rand Paul (R)
• Jr Senator: Mitch McConnell (R)
• US House Representative: Ed Whitfield (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 225
• State FIPS Code: 21

• Country Fresh Meats and Farmer's Market

View all schools in Sturgis

Primary Schools

Sturgis Elementary School

1101 Grant St

Sturgis, KY 42459

(270) 333-4088