PlainZIP

Center, KY · standard

ZIP Code 42214

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

682
14/sq mi
$47,188
Median income
$130,000
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42214 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 42214 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Center, Metcalfe County, Kentucky, home to just 682 residents across 50.1 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 42214 reports a modest median household income of $47,188 (21% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $31,362. Poverty here runs at 17.7%, with unemployment measured at 7.3%. Median home value sits at $130,000 (18% below the state average), median rent at $748 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.1, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 3 more sharing Metcalfe County, letting you compare 42214 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 →

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 42214, Center, 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

682

Population

50.1

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 42214?

57.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
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?

$47,188

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,362

Per Capita Income

17.7%

Poverty Rate

7.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 42214 ranks nationally

Center, KY household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,188 11th percentile higher than 11% 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 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

What does housing look like?

253

Total Housing Units

248

Occupied Units

5

Vacant Units

3.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$130,000

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$748

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 42214, employing approximately 12 people with a combined annual payroll of $400,000.

6

Businesses

12

Employees

$400K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 42214 vs 42746 →

ZIP 42214 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 42214 ranks #5 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 42214 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 42214 ranks #5 of 5 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
42746 Hardyville, KY 1,892 5.5 mi
42154 Knob Lick, KY 691 6.2 mi
42722 Canmer, KY 714 9.5 mi
42129 Edmonton, KY 7,026 11.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Metcalfe County

42129 standard
Edmonton, KY
Pop: 7,026
42154 standard
Knob Lick, KY
Pop: 691
42124 standard
Beaumont, KY
Pop: 55

Related Areas

Metcalfe County Center, KY Kentucky

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 42214 in? ▼
ZIP code 42214 (Center) 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 42214? ▼
ZIP code 42214 in Center, KY has a population of 682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42214? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 42214 is $47,188, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42214? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 42214 is $130,000, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42214? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 42214 is White at 94.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42214? ▼
ZIP code 42214 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 12 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42214? ▼
In ZIP code 42214, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 42214? ▼
In ZIP code 42214, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42214? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42214 is 17.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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