US ZIP Code
42722

Canmer, KY

Hart County  ·  Kentucky

● Active
👥 383 Population ↓ 28% since 2019
🎂 52.1 Median Age ↑ 13% since 2019
🎓 13.7% College Grads
▼ 65% below avg
📊 22.8% Unemployment
▲ 366% above avg ↑ 88% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code42722
CityCanmer
StateKentucky (KY)
CountyHart County
Area Code270/364
Elevation670 ft
Latitude37.276586
Longitude-85.716132
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS21099
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 59.0% (226) Female 41.0% (157) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 80.4%Hispanic: 5%Black: 14.6%Race
White80.4%
Hispanic5.0%
Black14.6%

Age Breakdown

5–17
20%
18–24
10%
25–44
10%
45–64
32%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age52.1 yrs ↑ 13% since 2019
Avg Household Size2.70
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads13.7% ▼ 65% below avg
Unemployment22.8% ▲ 366% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (3.5%)
HS Graduate136 (60.2%)
Some College26 (11.5%)
Associates25 (11.1%)
Graduate Degree31 (13.7%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 60.2%Some College: 11.5%Associates: 11.1%Graduate: 13.7%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad60.2%
Some College11.5%
Associates11.1%
Graduate13.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.4%Renter: 17.6%Tenure
Owner82.4%
Renter17.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–100k
16%
$100k–150k
21%
$150k–200k
11%
$200k–300k
21%
$300k–500k
17%

Financials

Total Units200
Vacant Units58
Avg HH Size2.70

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–50k
16%
$50k–75k
13%
$75k–100k
8%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
100%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
55%
30–45 min
29%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
64%

Summary

Total Units200
Vacant58
Owner Occupied82.4%
Renter Occupied17.6%
Avg HH Size2.70
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 42722 is in Canmer, KY, in Hart County.
ZIP code 42722 is located in Kentucky (KY).
ZIP code 42722 is in Hart County, KY.
ZIP 42722 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 42722 is 383 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 42722

ZIP code 42722 is located in Canmer, Kentucky, within Hart County. With a population of 383, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.1 years.

The population of 42722 is primarily White (80.42%). Residents are less-educated — 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.0%.

The unemployment rate in 42722 stands at 22.8%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.

Overall, ZIP code 42722 in Canmer, KY is characterized as less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.