The 42254 ZIP Code is associated with the city of La Fayette in Kentucky in Christian County in the United States. The current population estimate is 135. The 42254 ZIP Code has a median age of 34.3 years, and 17.8% of residents are aged 62 years and older. Median househould income is approximately $32,500, and an estimated 27% of the population is living below the poverty line. Approximately 11.6% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $22,910.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42254 is $32,500, while the region's mean household income is $44,455. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,910. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42254 of $22,910 is approximately 18.7% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 26.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately183.16% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.2% of the population in 42254 earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, while an estimated 16.7% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.0% of 42254 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 10.6% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 21.2% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 3.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 16.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 7.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42254, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.2% of 42254 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42254 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.8%), followed by Black or African American (2.2%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42254 are younger than average. The median age of 34.3 years in ZIP Code 42254 is approximately 9.97% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 17.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 42254 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 16.3% are aged 55 to 59 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 42254 residents are aged 10 to 14 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 12.6% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.2% |
| 10 to 14 years | 0.0% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.1% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 4.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 4.4% |
| 55 to 59 years | 16.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 10.4% |
| 65 to 74 years | 9.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 3.0% |
| 85 years and over | 0.7% |
In ZIP Code 42254, 94.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.8% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 3.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Christian County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 94.1% |
| Spanish | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 3.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42254, an estimated 29.1% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 24.1% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Christian 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 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 24.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11.4% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 1.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16.5% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 29.1% |
In ZIP Code 42254, 86.3% of the population graduated high school, while 11.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.3% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 43.2% in this Christian County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.4% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 43.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 31.6% |
| Associate's degree | 0.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.3% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42254 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.04 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 22.33% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 23.52% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42254 | 10.15¢/kWh | 10.24¢/kWh | 6.22¢/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 42254 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.72 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.24 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.87 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.58 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.89 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.91 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.76 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.76 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.28 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.37 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.35 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42254, 60.7% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 1.6% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 23.8 minutes. Approximately 21.7% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42254 work in retail trade, while an estimated 13.3% work in construction. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 42254 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 13.3% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.0% |
| Retail trade | 21.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 8.3% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 10.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 8.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.7% |
| Public administration | 5.0% |