Barren County, KY ZIP Codes
11 ZIP codes cover all or part of Barren County, Kentucky. The Census Bureau counts 44,938 residents in the county, with a median household income of $50,628 and a median home value of $178,000. Median household income ranges from $42,893 in 42127 to $70,191 in 42171. Its largest communities include Glasgow, Cave City and Hiseville.
Barren County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 44,938 |
| Households | 18,017 |
| Median household income | $50,628 |
| Median home value | $178,000 |
| Median age | 39.8 |
| Median rent | $796 |
All 11 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 54,437 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 21,694 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $42,893 (42127) to $70,191 (42171) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $53,777 |
| Homeowners | 67.7% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 33.1% |
| Moved in the past year | 11.0% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 54 routes, 24,104 homes (10 of 11 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Barren County: 42171 ($70,191)
- Most residents: 42141 (31,506 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42166 (79.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42160 (45.5% of households)
- Most new movers: 42171 (17.0% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42160 (29.7 years)
- Highest median home value: 42171 ($187,500)
Every ZIP code in Barren County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42141 | Glasgow | 31,506 | 12,774 | $52,896 | $184,700 | 67.8% | 34.8% | 9.6% | 29 | 15,412 | 100% of its land |
| 42127 | Cave City | 7,030 | 3,012 | $42,893 | $164,000 | 50.9% | 27.0% | 13.9% | 5 | 2,915 | 85% of its land |
| 42171 | Smiths Grove | 6,723 | 2,631 | $70,191 | $187,500 | 76.2% | 29.3% | 17.0% | 8 | 3,412 | 25% of its land |
| 42160 | Park City | 2,822 | 844 | $49,364 | $157,000 | 63.5% | 45.5% | 7.8% | 2 | 956 | 45% of its land |
| 42166 | Summer Shade | 2,691 | 980 | $49,783 | $116,200 | 79.5% | 34.7% | 9.9% | 3 | 1,083 | 24% of its land |
| 42133 | Fountain Run | 1,456 | 592 | $62,353 | $163,900 | 72.8% | 31.4% | 4.4% | 2 | 717 | 32% of its land |
| 42123 | Austin | 1,149 | 473 | $61,010 | — | 77.6% | 37.0% | 3.5% | 2 | 376 | 100% of its land |
| 42154 | Knob Lick | 629 | 213 | $58,036 | $155,600 | 89.7% | 21.6% | 40.2% | 1 | 298 | 13% of its land |
| 42156 | Lucas | 235 | 100 | $98,000 | $211,900 | 100.0% | 17.0% | 8.1% | 1 | 216 | 100% of its land |
| 42130 | Barren County | 124 | 47 | — | $222,300 | 100.0% | 23.4% | 0.0% | — | — | 100% of its land |
| 42131 | Barren County | 72 | 28 | — | — | 100.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 1 | 64 | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Barren County when at least 10% of its land is in the county, when it holds at least 10% of the county's land, or when the county is its main county. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, including parts that cross the county line; the Census county figures above do not.
Cities and communities
- Glasgow — 15,197 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Cave City — 2,730 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Hiseville — 99 residents · 2 ZIP codes
Rankings
- Richest ZIP codes in Barren County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest home values in Barren County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the highest homeownership in Barren County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most families with kids in Barren County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- ZIP codes with the most new movers in Barren County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Youngest ZIP codes in Barren County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Oldest ZIP codes in Barren County — 7 ZIP codes ranked
- Fastest-growing ZIP codes in Barren County — 6 ZIP codes ranked
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Barren County, KY?
- 42141, 42127, 42171, 42160, 42166, 42133, 42123, 42154, 42156, 42130 and 42131. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Barren County?
- 44,938 residents in 18,017 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Barren County?
- $50,628 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $42,893 (42127) to $70,191 (42171).
- Which Barren County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42171, at $70,191, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents. See the full ranking of Barren County ZIP codes by income.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Barren County?
- For the 10 of 11 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 54 carrier routes reaching 24,104 residential and 1,342 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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