| ZIP Code | 42715 |
|---|---|
| City | Breeding |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Adair County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 1,015 ft |
| Latitude | 36.939751 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.405186 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21001 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.0 yrs ↓ 35% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 3.16 |
| Below Poverty | 28.9% ▲ 189% above avg |
| College Grads | 30.5% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 100 (44.8%) |
| Some College | 32 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 23 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 47 (21.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 21 (9.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $53,542 ▼ 30% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $199,600 ▼ 28% below avg ↑ 110% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 169 |
| Vacant Units | 34 |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 169 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 34 |
| Owner Occupied | 64.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 35.6% |
| Avg HH Size | 3.16 |
ZIP code 42715 is located in Breeding, Kentucky, within Adair County. With a population of 426, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 42715 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $53,542 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 42715 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $199,600 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 64.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 110% since 2019.
The population of 42715 is primarily White (83.80%). Residents are moderately educated — 30.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.9%.
About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 42715 in Breeding, KY is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 426 residents, a median household income of $53,542, and a median home value of $199,600, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.