US ZIP Code
42156

Lucas, KY

Barren County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 251 Population ↓ 24% since 2019
🎂 60.5 Median Age ↑ 2% since 2019
🏠 $207,400 Median Home Value
▼ 26% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
🎓 18.6% College Grads
▼ 52% below avg
📊 0.0% Unemployment
▼ 100% below avg
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code42156
CityLucas
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyBarren County
Area Code270/364
Elevation552 ft
Latitude36.86448
Longitude-86.047071
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21009
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 53.0% (133) Female 47.0% (118) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
2%
18–24
11%
25–44
20%
45–64
42%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.5 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.16
Below Poverty0.8% ▼ 92% below avg
College Grads18.6% ▼ 52% below avg
Unemployment0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
HS Graduate80 (38.1%)
Some College30 (14.3%)
Associates61 (29%)
Bachelors13 (6.2%)
Graduate Degree26 (12.4%)

Education

HS Grad: 38.1%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 29%Bachelors: 6.2%Graduate: 12.4%Edu
HS Grad38.1%
Some College14.3%
Associates29.0%
Bachelors6.2%
Graduate12.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 100%Tenure
Owner100.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–100k
34%
$100k–150k
11%
$200k–300k
47%
$300k–500k
7%

Financials

Median Home Value$207,400 ▼ 26% below avg ↑ 51% since 2019
Total Units185
Vacant Units69
Avg HH Size2.16

Income Distribution

Under $25k
15%
$25k–50k
34%
$75k–100k
16%
$150k–200k
22%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
82%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%

Summary

Total Units185
Vacant69
Owner Occupied100.0%
Renter Occupied0.0%
Avg HH Size2.16
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 42156 is in Lucas, KY, in Barren County.
ZIP code 42156 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 42156 is in Barren County, KY.
ZIP 42156 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 42156 is 251 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
The median home value in ZIP 42156 is $207,400 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 42156

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.