| ZIP Code | 42729 |
|---|---|
| City | Cub Run |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Hart County |
| Area Code | 270/364 |
| Elevation | 758 ft |
| Latitude | 37.306467 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.096497 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 21099 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.1 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 16.7% ▲ 67% above avg |
| College Grads | 24.9% ▼ 36% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 9 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 269 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 229 (23.6%) |
| Associates | 222 (22.9%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 149 (15.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,925 ▼ 32% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $155,700 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 48% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 1,081 |
| Vacant Units | 428 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,081 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 428 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 42729 is located in Cub Run, Kentucky, within Hart County. With a population of 1,635, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.1 years. Economically, 42729 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,925 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 42729 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $155,700 is below the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 48% since 2019.
The population of 42729 is primarily White (95.05%). Residents are less-educated — 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 16.7%. Household income has grown by 43% since 2019.
As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 79%.
Overall, ZIP code 42729 in Cub Run, KY is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,635 residents, a median household income of $51,925, and a median home value of $155,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Kentucky.