The 42123 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Austin in Kentucky in Barren County in the United States. The current population estimate is 737. Approximately 12.8% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $19,348. The median age in the 42123 ZIP Code is 40.2 years, with 15.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is at $37,022, with an estimated 19% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42123 is $37,022, while the region's mean household income is $50,935. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $19,348. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42123 of $19,348 is approximately 31.34% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 18.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately95.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 22.2% of the population in 42123 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 15.4% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.0% of 42123 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 7.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 22.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 7.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42123, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 2.4% of 42123 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42123 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (98.2%), followed by Asian (1.8%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 98.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42123 are older than average. The median age of 40.2 years in ZIP Code 42123 is approximately 5.51% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 15.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.0% of the population in 42123 falls in the age group 10 to 14 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 42123 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 3.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 2.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 16.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 8.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 13.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 13.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 12.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 42123, 96.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.2% 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 Barren County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 96.8% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 3.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42123, an estimated 44.8% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 15.0% of homes in the region were built between 1960 and 1969, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Barren County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.5% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 44.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.0% |
In ZIP Code 42123, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 12.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 2.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 49.0% in this Barren County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 4.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 49.0% |
| Some college, no degree | 5.4% |
| Associate's degree | 21.7% |
| Bachelor's degree | 10.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 2.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42123 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 42.6% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 42123 is high cholesterol, as approximately 40.7% of adults 18 and older in this Barren County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 32.4% |
| High blood pressure | 42.6% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 7.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.7% |
| Coronary heart disease | 7.9% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 13.4% |
| High cholesterol | 40.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.4% |
| Stroke | 3.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42123 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 84.0% of those 18 and above in 42123 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 42123 include obesity (41.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (36.3% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 82.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 74.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 84.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 51.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| Current smoking | 24.3% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 32.2% |
| Obesity | 41.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 36.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42123 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.02 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 21.84% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.82% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42123 | 9.96¢/kWh | 9.97¢/kWh | 6.86¢/kWh |
| Kentucky | 12.48¢/kWh | 12.1¢/kWh | 6.31¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 42123 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.91 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.3 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.68 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.53 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.42 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.84 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.89 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.93 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.58 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.44 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.56 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42123, 53.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 9.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 30.7 minutes. Approximately 24.5% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42123 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 23.4% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42123 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 2.8% |
| Construction | 0.0% |
| Manufacturing | 23.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 14.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.5% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 24.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 2.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 11.7% |
| Public administration | 9.3% |