The 42081 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Smithland in Kentucky in Livingston County in the United States. The current population estimate is 1,659. Approximately 17.0% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $38,096. The median household income is $34,750, while about 9% of the population is living below the poverty line. The median age in ZIP Code 42081 is approximately 50.8 years, and 37.9% of the region's residents are aged 62 years and older.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42081 is $34,750, while the region's mean household income is $67,808. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $38,096. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42081 of $38,096 is approximately 35.2% more than the per capita income in Kentucky overall of $28,178. An estimated 8.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 8.42% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.3% of the population in 42081 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.9% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 42081 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 15.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 13.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.3% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 6.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42081, 99.1% is one race, while 0.9% are two or more races. Approximately 1.1% of 42081 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42081 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.6%), followed by Asian (1.4%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42081 are older than average. The median age of 50.8 years in ZIP Code 42081 is approximately 33.33% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 87.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 37.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.9% of the population in 42081 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 15.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 42081 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 2.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 10.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 15.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 7.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 9.0% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 16.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 14.0% |
| 85 years and over | 4.1% |
In ZIP Code 42081, 99.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Livingston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.9% |
| Spanish | 0.1% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42081, an estimated 22.8% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 21.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Livingston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 14.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 21.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 3.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 2.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 10.0% |
In ZIP Code 42081, 71.6% of the population graduated high school, while 17.0% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 4.2% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.8% in this Livingston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 4.2% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 24.2% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.8% |
| Some college, no degree | 13.8% |
| Associate's degree | 2.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 14.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42081 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.06 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.82% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42081 | 8.63¢/kWh | 7.69¢/kWh | 5.45¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 13.7¢/kWh | 12.04¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.78¢/kWh | 13.19¢/kWh | 8.44¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42081 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.8 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.33 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.87 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.3 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.68 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 6.04 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 6.21 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.96 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.21 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 3.96 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.38 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42081, 41.9% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 21.6 minutes. Approximately 35.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42081 work in retail trade, while an estimated 13.8% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42081 workers 16 years and over work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.5% |
| Construction | 6.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 35.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 1.6% |
| Information | 0.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 4.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 13.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 3.3% |
| Other services, except public administration | 5.2% |
| Public administration | 13.1% |