| ZIP Code | 42156 |
|---|---|
| City | Lucas |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Barren County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 552 ft |
| Latitude | 36.86448 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.047071 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21009 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 60.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.16 |
| Below Poverty | 0.8% ▼ 92% below avg |
| College Grads | 18.6% ▼ 52% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 80 (38.1%) |
| Some College | 30 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 61 (29%) |
| Bachelors | 13 (6.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 26 (12.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median Home Value | $207,400 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 185 |
| Vacant Units | 69 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 185 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 69 |
| Owner Occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 0.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.16 |
ZIP code 42156 is located in Lucas, Kentucky, within Barren County. With a population of 251, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 60.5 years.
Real estate in ZIP code 42156 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $207,400 is below the national average. Median home values have increased by 51% since 2019.
The population of 42156 is primarily White (100.00%). Residents are less-educated — 18.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 0.8%.
About 18% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 42156 in Lucas, KY is characterized as less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.