ZIP Code 42166

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Summer Shade · Monroe County · Kentucky

Population
2,314

13/sq mi

Median income
$49,783

▼ 35% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,200

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
7.8%

Median age 38.8

Land area
185.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 42166 in Summer Shade, Kentucky has a population of 2,314. The median household income is $49,783, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $116,200, 58% below the US average. 7.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 42166 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 185.1 square miles in Summer Shade, Monroe County, Kentucky. The area is home to 2,314 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 42166 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42166 sits at $49,783 (17% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $26,442. The poverty rate stands at 32.4% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $116,200 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $902 per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42166 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 42166 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 →

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 42166, Summer Shade, 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

2,314

Population

185.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42166?

38.8

Median Age

42.5%

Male

57.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 93.0%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$49,783

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$26,442

Per Capita Income

32.4%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,077

Total Housing Units

980

Occupied Units

97

Vacant Units

2.75

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.5%
Renter 20.5%

$116,200

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$902

Median Rent

1987

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 42166, employing approximately 273 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,936,000.

23

Businesses

273

Employees

$15.9M

Annual Payroll

2

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 5 21.7%
Retail trade 4 17.4%

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 42166 vs 42124 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
42124 Beaumont, KY 55 3.7 mi
42130 Eighty Eight, KY 175 5.0 mi
42157 Mount Hermon, KY 437 8.4 mi
42129 Edmonton, KY 7,026 10.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42166 in?
ZIP code 42166 (Summer Shade) is located in Monroe County, Kentucky. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42166?
ZIP code 42166 in Summer Shade, KY has a population of 2,314 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42166?
The median household income in ZIP 42166 is $49,783, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42166?
The median home value in ZIP 42166 is $116,200, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42166?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42166 is White at 93.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42166?
ZIP code 42166 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42166?
In ZIP code 42166, 56.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 7.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 42166?
In ZIP code 42166, approximately 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42166?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42166 is 32.4% 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 Summer Shade, 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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