The 42157 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Mount Hermon in Kentucky in Monroe County in the United States. The current population estimate is 720. The median age in the 42157 ZIP Code is 23.8 years, with 7.9% of residents aged 62 years and older.
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Regarding household income, approximately 23.0% of the population in 42157 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 21.4% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.0% of 42157 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 8.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 9.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 23.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 2.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42157, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.0% of 42157 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42157 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (100.0%), followed by Black or African American (0.0%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 100.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42157 are younger than average. The median age of 23.8 years in ZIP Code 42157 is approximately 37.53% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 63.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 7.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.7% of the population in 42157 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged under 5 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 42157 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.5% |
| 5 to 9 years | 11.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 10.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 9.0% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.7% |
| 35 to 44 years | 3.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.5% |
| 60 to 64 years | 3.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 3.9% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 42157, 95.4% 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 4.6% 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 Monroe County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 4.6% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42157, an estimated 25.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 20.7% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999 in this Monroe County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 5.6% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 12.9% |
In ZIP Code 42157, 71.5% of the population graduated high school, while 9.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 20.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 3.1% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 34.9% in this Monroe County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 20.0% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.5% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 34.9% |
| Some college, no degree | 19.4% |
| Associate's degree | 7.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 6.2% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 3.1% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 42157 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 35.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 42157 is high blood pressure, as approximately 35.2% of adults 18 and older in this Monroe County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 27.6% |
| High blood pressure | 35.2% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.5% |
| Current asthma | 11.3% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.5% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.2% |
| High cholesterol | 35.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42157 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.8% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 82.8% of those 18 and above in 42157 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 42157 include sleeping less than 7 hours (37.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (37.4% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.8% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 77.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 72.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.8% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 54.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.8% |
| Current smoking | 23.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 29.0% |
| Obesity | 37.4% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 37.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42157 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.95 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 20.15% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 24.89% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42157 | 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 42157 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.62 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.17 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.67 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.45 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.77 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.83 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.62 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.83 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.61 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.02 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.3 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.54 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42157, 66.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 38.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.8 minutes. Approximately 61.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42157 work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, while an estimated 8.9% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42157 workers 16 years and over work in public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 61.3% |
| Construction | 8.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.0% |
| Retail trade | 0.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 0.0% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 0.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 1.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 6.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 4.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 8.9% |
| Public administration | 0.0% |