Summersville, KY · standard
ZIP Code 42782
Green County, Kentucky - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 953
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $39,193
- Median income Below-median income area
- $90,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Summersville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 5th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 7th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 42782 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 42782 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summersville, Green County, Kentucky, home to just 953 residents across 91.6 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 42782 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $39,193 (34% below the average Kentucky ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,508. The poverty rate is 23.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $90,000 (43% below the average Kentucky ZIP), and median rent is $853; owner occupancy is 78.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 2 more in Green County, so 42782 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 42782
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summersville, KY
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 42782.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 42782, Summersville, 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
953
Population
91.6
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 42782?
44.9
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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?
$39,193
Median Household Income
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$22,508
Per Capita Income
23.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 42782 ranks among Kentucky ZIPs
Summersville, KY household income vs. every Kentucky ZIP code
Median household income among 646 reporting Kentucky ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$39,193 16th percentile higher than 16% of 646 Kentucky ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Kentucky ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
421housing units
421
Total Housing Units
285
Occupied Units
136
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,000
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$853
Median Rent
1992
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 14 business establishments in ZIP 42782, employing approximately 23 people with a combined annual payroll of $859,000.
14
Businesses
23
Employees
$859K
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 35.7% |
| Construction | 3 | 21.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 21.4% |
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 42782 vs 42764 →
ZIP 42782 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42743
Greensburg (42743)
8,869 residents
- 42757 2,974
Magnolia (42757)
2,974 residents
- 42746 1,892
Hardyville (42746)
1,892 residents
- 42716 1,582
Buffalo (42716)
1,582 residents
- 42782 953
Summersville (42782)
953 residents
- 42722 714
Canmer (42722)
714 residents
- 42764 559
Mount Sherman (42764)
559 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 42782 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 42782 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 42764
Mount Sherman (42764)
$73,929 median income
- 42716
Buffalo (42716)
$72,125 median income
- 42722
Canmer (42722)
$60,110 median income
- 42757
Magnolia (42757)
$52,467 median income
- 42746
Hardyville (42746)
$50,000 median income
- 42743
Greensburg (42743)
$49,457 median income
- 42782
Summersville (42782)
$39,193 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 42782 ranks #7 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 42782, both outside KY so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 42782 in?
ZIP code 42782 (Summersville) is located in Green County, Kentucky. Green County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/green-ky.
What is the population of ZIP code 42782?
ZIP code 42782 in Summersville, KY has a population of 953 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 42782?
The median household income in ZIP 42782 is $39,193, which is 49% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 42782?
The median home value in ZIP 42782 is $90,000, which is 68% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 42782?
The largest racial group in ZIP 42782 is White at 86.5%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 42782?
ZIP code 42782 has 14 business establishments employing approximately 23 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 42782?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 42782 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (3), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 42782?
In ZIP code 42782, 65.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 42782?
In ZIP code 42782, approximately 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42782?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 42782 is 23.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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