ZIP Code 42285

ZIP code 42285 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 21.3 square miles in Sweeden, Edmonson County, Kentucky. The area is home to 375 residents, producing a population density of 18 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 42285 against Kentucky and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 42285 sits at $53,500 (10% below the Kentucky average), while per-capita income is $23,437. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 26.4%. On housing, the median home value is $176,300 (11% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 79.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 42285 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 12.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Edmonson County, so you can benchmark 42285 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 →