Stearns, KY ZIP Codes
3 ZIP codes serve Stearns, Kentucky: 42647, 42649 and 42638. Together they are home to 5,587 residents in 2,177 households. That is more than the 1,271 people counted inside Stearns Census-designated place, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $31,927 in 42647 to $38,382 in 42649.
Stearns Census-designated place
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 1,271 |
| Households | 485 |
| Median household income | $55,931 |
| Median home value | $160,700 |
| Median age | 38.8 |
| Median rent | not published |
All 3 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 5,587 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 2,177 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $31,927 (42647) to $38,382 (42649) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $34,487 |
| Homeowners | 84.2% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 36.2% |
| Moved in the past year | 5.7% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 4 routes, 1,929 homes (2 of 3 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Stearns: 42649 ($38,382)
- Most residents: 42647 (3,349 people)
- Highest homeownership: 42647 (88.4% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 42649 (40.4% of households)
- Most new movers: 42647 (6.4% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 42649 (37.3 years)
- Highest median home value: 42649 ($98,200)
Every ZIP code in Stearns
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42647 | Stearns | 3,349 | 1,269 | $31,927 | $80,600 | 88.4% | 31.8% | 6.4% | 3 | 1,259 | 3% of its land; mailing city |
| 42649 | Strunk | 2,003 | 834 | $38,382 | $98,200 | 76.5% | 40.4% | 5.2% | 1 | 690 | 1% of its land |
| 42638 | Stearns | 235 | 74 | $11,595 | $27,800 | 100.0% | 63.5% | 0.0% | — | — | mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Stearns when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Stearns Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Stearns. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Stearns.
Counties
- McCreary County — 7 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Stearns, KY?
- 42647, 42649 and 42638. A ZIP code is listed for Stearns when at least 10% of its land lies inside the Stearns Census-designated place, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Stearns.
- What is the population of Stearns, KY?
- The Census Bureau counts 1,271 residents inside Stearns Census-designated place (ACS 2020–2024). The 3 ZIP codes that serve Stearns hold 5,587 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Stearns, KY?
- $55,931 inside Stearns Census-designated place, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $31,927 to $38,382.
- Which Stearns ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 42649, at $38,382, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Stearns, KY?
- For the 2 of 3 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 4 carrier routes reaching 1,929 residential and 20 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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