Hazel, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42049
Calloway County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,480
- 13/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $52,917
- Median income Below-median income area
- $189,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hazel pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 18th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 41st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 13
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42049 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42049 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hazel, Calloway County, Kentucky, home to just 1,480 residents across 110.4 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42049 reports a modest median household income of $52,917 (11% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $27,810. The poverty rate is 21.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $189,900 (19% above the average Kentucky ZIP), while 77.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $730.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Calloway County, so 42049 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 42049
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hazel, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42049.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42049, Hazel, KY · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
1,480
Population
110.4
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42049?
40.4
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$52,917
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$27,810
Per Capita Income
21.8%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 42049 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Hazel, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$52,917 40th percentile higher than 40% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
656housing units
656
Total Housing Units
542
Occupied Units
114
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$189,900
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$730
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 30 business establishments in ZIP 42049, employing approximately 130 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,952,000.
30
Businesses
130
Employees
$5.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 23.3% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 16.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 42049 vs 38251 →
ZIP 42049 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42071
Murray (42071)
29,655 residents
- 38251 2,751
Puryear (38251)
2,751 residents
- 42049 1,480
Hazel (42049)
1,480 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42049 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42049 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 38251
Puryear (38251)
$54,449 median income
- 42049
Hazel (42049)
$52,917 median income
- 42071
Murray (42071)
$50,198 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42049 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42049, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,480 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42049 in?
ZIP code 42049 (Hazel) is located in Calloway County, Kentucky. Calloway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/calloway-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42049?
ZIP code 42049 in Hazel, KY has a population of 1,480 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42049?
The median household income in ZIP 42049 is $52,917, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42049?
The median home value in ZIP 42049 is $189,900, which is 32% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42049?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42049 is White at 83.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42049?
ZIP code 42049 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 130 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42049?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42049 are: Construction (7), Retail trade (6), Other services (except public administration) (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42049?
In ZIP code 42049, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 42049?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42049 is 20.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42049?
In ZIP code 42049, approximately 77.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42049?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42049 is 21.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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