ZIP Code 42129

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Edmonton · Metcalfe County · Kentucky

Population
7,026

13/sq mi

Median income
$53,609

▼ 30% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$111,300

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.6%

Median age 44.5

Land area
524.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 42129 in Edmonton, Kentucky has a population of 7,026. The median household income is $53,609, which is 30% below the national average. Median home value is $111,300, 60% below the US average. 13.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42129 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 524.3 square miles in Edmonton, Metcalfe County, Kentucky. The area is home to 7,026 residents, producing a population density of 13 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 42129 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42129 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $111,300 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $573 per month, and 75.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42129 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Metcalfe County, so you can benchmark 42129 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 42129

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

7,026

Population

524.3

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Edmonton, KY

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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