PlainZIP

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
$52,917
Median income
$189,900
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
41th 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 Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $27,810. Local economic indicators show a 21.8% poverty rate alongside 7.0% unemployment. Housing costs here run $189,900 for a typical home value (19% above the state average), with rent averaging $730 a month; 77.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 5 more sharing Calloway County, letting you compare 42049 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 42049?

40.4

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.7%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

$27,810

Per Capita Income

21.8%

Poverty Rate

7.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42049 ranks nationally

Hazel, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,917 18th percentile higher than 18% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

656

Total Housing Units

542

Occupied Units

114

Vacant Units

2.37

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.3%
Renter 22.7%

$189,900

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42049 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 42049 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
38251 Puryear, TN 2,751 5.3 mi
42071 Murray, KY 29,655 7.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Calloway County

42071 standard
Murray, KY
Pop: 29,655
42020 standard
Almo, KY
Pop: 2,330
42076 standard
New Concord, KY
Pop: 1,213
42036 standard
Dexter, KY
Pop: 1,167
42054 standard
Kirksey, KY
Pop: 984

Related Areas

Calloway County Hazel, KY Kentucky

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.