The 42539 ZIP Code is associated with the city of Liberty in Kentucky in Casey County in the United States. The current population estimate is 9,182. An estimated 15% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $35,883. The ZIP Code 42539 has a median age of approximately 43.1 years, with 24.7% of residents aged 62 years and older. Approximately 14.1% of residents in this Kentucky region have a bachelor's degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $18,891.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 42539 is $35,883, while the region's mean household income is $46,179. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,891. The per capita income in ZIP Code 42539 of $18,891 is approximately 32.96% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $28,178. An estimated 15.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately57.89% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.5% of the population in 42539 earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, while an estimated 14.9% earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, and 0.6% of 42539 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 14.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 14.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 17.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 9.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.6% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 42539, 98.5% is one race, while 1.5% are two or more races. Approximately 2.7% of 42539 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 42539 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (97.4%), followed by Black or African American (1.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 42539 are older than average. The median age of 43.1 years in ZIP Code 42539 is approximately 13.12% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.3% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 24.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.1% of the population in 42539 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 2.3% of 42539 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 5.9% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.4% |
| 15 to 19 years | 5.7% |
| 20 to 24 years | 5.8% |
| 25 to 34 years | 11.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.7% |
| 65 to 74 years | 12.0% |
| 75 to 84 years | 5.5% |
| 85 years and over | 2.3% |
In ZIP Code 42539, 97.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% 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, 0.2% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Casey County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.2% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 42539, an estimated 27.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 18.4% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 1.3% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Casey County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 1.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 11.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 27.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 18.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.4% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 6.2% |
In ZIP Code 42539, 76.6% of the population graduated high school, while 14.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 11.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 38.2% in this Casey County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 11.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.8% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 38.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 17.4% |
| Associate's degree | 6.9% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 42539 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 42539 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.4% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 42539 has an average daily solar radiation level of 4.91 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 19.17% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 25.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 42539 | 11.26¢/kWh | 10.66¢/kWh | 7.12¢/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 42539 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3.57 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 3.95 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 4.57 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.38 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.63 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.9 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.87 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.19 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.29 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 3.22 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
In 42539, 49.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.5% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.3 minutes. Approximately 27.4% of the employed population 16 years and over in 42539 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 20.1% work in manufacturing. On the lower end of the scale, just 1.3% of 42539 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 4.0% |
| Construction | 9.3% |
| Manufacturing | 20.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.6% |
| Retail trade | 8.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.1% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 2.6% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 27.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 5.8% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.8% |
| Public administration | 3.7% |