Metcalfe County, KY ZIP Codes
7 ZIP codes cover all or part of Metcalfe County, Kentucky: 42129, 42749, 42166, 42214, 42154, 42715 and 42124. The Census Bureau counts 10,425 residents in the county, with a median household income of $51,473 and a median home value of $110,200. Median household income ranges from $45,500 in 42749 to $53,609 in 42129. Its largest communities include Edmonton and Summer Shade.
Metcalfe County (Census county figures)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 10,425 |
| Households | 4,100 |
| Median household income | $51,473 |
| Median home value | $110,200 |
| Median age | 42 |
| Median rent | $582 |
All 7 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 16,239 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 6,344 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $45,500 (42749) to $53,609 (42129) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $50,298 |
| Homeowners | 73.5% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 27.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 18 routes, 7,374 homes (6 of 7 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Metcalfe County: 42129 ($53,609)
- Most residents: 42129 (7,302 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42166 (79.5% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42166 (34.7% of households)
- Most new movers: 42129 (15.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42166 (38.8 years)
- Highest median home value: 42749 ($142,200)
Every ZIP code in Metcalfe County
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42129 | Edmonton | 7,302 | 2,897 | $53,609 | $111,300 | 75.0% | 29.6% | 15.4% | 7 | 3,180 | 95% of its land |
| 42749 | Horse Cave | 4,423 | 1,894 | $45,500 | $142,200 | 65.6% | 21.5% | 9.3% | 5 | 2,600 | 13% of its land |
| 42166 | Summer Shade | 2,691 | 980 | $49,783 | $116,200 | 79.5% | 34.7% | 9.9% | 3 | 1,083 | 61% of its land |
| 42214 | Center | 749 | 248 | $47,188 | $130,000 | 83.9% | 16.5% | 4.6% | 1 | 229 | 81% of its land |
| 42154 | Knob Lick | 629 | 213 | $58,036 | $155,600 | 89.7% | 21.6% | 40.2% | 1 | 298 | 87% of its land |
| 42715 | Breeding | 417 | 102 | — | $226,800 | 55.9% | 46.1% | 23.0% | 1 | 229 | 22% of its land |
| 42124 | Metcalfe County | 28 | 10 | — | — | 100.0% | 100.0% | 28.6% | — | — | 100% of its land |
A ZIP code is listed for Metcalfe 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
- Edmonton — 2,330 residents · 1 ZIP code
- Summer Shade — 532 residents · 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Metcalfe County, KY?
- 42129, 42749, 42166, 42214, 42154, 42715 and 42124. Some cross the county line; the table shows each ZIP's share of land in the county.
- What is the population of Metcalfe County?
- 10,425 residents in 4,100 households (ACS 5-year estimates, 2020–2024).
- What is the median household income in Metcalfe County?
- $51,473 for the county as a whole. Its ZIP codes range from $45,500 (42749) to $53,609 (42129).
- Which Metcalfe County ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42129, at $53,609, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Metcalfe County?
- For the 6 of 7 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 18 carrier routes reaching 7,374 residential and 243 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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