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Edmonton, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42129

Metcalfe County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

7,026
13/sq mi
$53,609
Median income
$111,300
Median home value
13.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Edmonton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42129 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42129 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Edmonton, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, home to 7,026 residents across 524.3 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42129 reports a modest median household income of $53,609 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $28,853. The poverty rate stands at 25.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. Housing costs here run $111,300 for a typical home value (30% below the state average), with rent averaging $573 a month; 75.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 42129 in local context, 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 3 additional ZIPs in Metcalfe County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 42129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Edmonton, KY

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42129.

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 42129, Edmonton, 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

7,026

Population

524.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42129?

44.5

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 95.0%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$53,609

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$28,853

Per Capita Income

25.9%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 42129 ranks nationally

Edmonton, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,609 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.6%

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

What does housing look like?

3,198

Total Housing Units

2,897

Occupied Units

301

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.0%
Renter 25.0%

$111,300

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$573

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+21.9%

YoY Change (2024)

206

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+106%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 42129 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +0.3% 131
2020 -3.6% 126
2021 +13.0% 143
2022 +21.9% 174
2024 – 206

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 84 business establishments in ZIP 42129, employing approximately 980 people with a combined annual payroll of $40,426,000.

84

Businesses

980

Employees

$40.4M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 16 19.1%
Retail trade 15 17.9%
Accommodation and food services 8 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 7 8.3%
Transportation and warehousing 6 7.1%
Finance and insurance 6 7.1%
Manufacturing 5 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 6.0%
Wholesale trade 4 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 4.8%

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 42129 vs 42124 →

ZIP 42129 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 42129 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 42129 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 42129 ranks #2 of 4 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
42124 Beaumont, KY 55 8.9 mi
42154 Knob Lick, KY 691 8.7 mi
42166 Summer Shade, KY 2,314 10.2 mi
42214 Center, KY 682 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Metcalfe County

42154 standard
Knob Lick, KY
Pop: 691
42214 standard
Center, KY
Pop: 682
42124 standard
Beaumont, KY
Pop: 55

Related Areas

Metcalfe County Edmonton, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42129 in? ▼
ZIP code 42129 (Edmonton) is located in Metcalfe County, Kentucky. Metcalfe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/metcalfe-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42129? ▼
ZIP code 42129 in Edmonton, KY has a population of 7,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42129? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42129 is $53,609, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42129? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42129 is $111,300, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42129? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42129 is White at 95.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42129? ▼
ZIP code 42129 has 84 business establishments employing approximately 980 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42129? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42129 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Retail trade (15), Accommodation and food services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 42129? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 42129 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42129? ▼
In ZIP code 42129, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 42129? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 42129 is 22.7 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 42129? ▼
In ZIP code 42129, approximately 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42129? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42129 is 25.9% 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.