The 42051 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Hickory in Kentucky in Graves County in the United States. The current population estimate is 3,440. Approximately 13.0% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $25,479. The median household income is $38,571, while about 13% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 42051 is approximately 36.7 years, and 14.3% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42051 is $38,571, while the region's mean household income is $70,046. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $25,479. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42051 of $25,479 is approximately 9.58% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 12.5% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately31.58% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.0% of the population in 42051 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.1% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 1.6% of 42051 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 17.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 13.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42051, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 11.7% of 42051 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42051 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (89.4%), followed by Some other race (8.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 89.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 8.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42051 are younger than average. The median age of 36.7 years in ZIP Code 42051 is approximately 3.67% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 71.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 14.3% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.6% of the population in 42051 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.3% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 42051 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 8.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.5% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 12.3% |
| 35 to 44 years | 8.8% |
| 45 to 54 years | 17.6% |
| 55 to 59 years | 10.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 2.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 7.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.5% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 42051, 87.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 9.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Graves County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.7% |
| Spanish | 9.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.1% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42051, an estimated 20.5% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 17.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Graves County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 17.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 20.5% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.3% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 10.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 5.4% |
In ZIP Code 42051, 81.3% of the population graduated high school, while 13.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 39.1% in this Graves County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 39.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.0% |
| Associate's degree | 8.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.1% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.9% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42051 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.12 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.27% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22.31% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42051 | 10.57¢/kWh | 11¢/kWh | 6.08¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.56¢/kWh | 12.26¢/kWh | 6.75¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42051 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.9 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.16 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.04 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.52 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.65 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.03 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.04 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.95 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.33 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.51 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42051, 56.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.4 minutes. Approximately 26.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42051 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.5% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.7% of 42051 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 10.2% |
| Construction | 7.8% |
| Manufacturing | 12.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 3.9% |
| Information | 1.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 6.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 3.3% |
| Public administration | 3.2% |