ZIP Code 42749 - Horse Cave Kentucky

ZIP Code 42749 is located in Horse Cave Kentucky. Portions of 42749 are also in Cave City and Hardyville. 42749 is primarily within Hart County, with some portions in Metcalfe County and Barren County. Regionally, it is located in the Bowling Green Area.

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ZIP Code 42749 Quick Stats

ZIP Code NameHorse Cave
Primary CountyHart County
ZIP Code TypeStandard
Population (2022)5,095
Area Code(s)270 / 364
Current Time
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42749 Demographics

42749 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Kentucky based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 42749 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 42749 is White. The current unemployment level in 42749 is 3.9%.

Population5,095
Population Growth Rate0.00%
Population Density52 People per Square Mile
Total Households2,010
Percentage High Income Households1.8%
Median Household Income (2021)$46,620
Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020)$41,540
Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024)3.9%
Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 82.20%
Public School Majority Race/EthnictyWhite - 81.15%

42749 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White4,23882.2%
Black71413.85%
Hispanic1763.41%
Asian280.54%
Native American00%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

42749 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown

Race/EthnictyTotalPercentage
White55187.32%
Black548.56%
Hispanic233.65%
Asian10.16%
Native American20.32%
Hawaiian/Pac. Islander00%

42749 Educational Attainment Levels

Highest Education Level AttainedTotalPercentage
Less Than 1 Year of College1164.64%
Bachelor Degree1857.4%
High School Diploma1,07242.86%
No High School Diploma833.32%
GED or Alternate28411.36%
1 or More Years of College50120.03%
Associates Degree1616.44%
Masters Degree732.92%
Professional Degree261.04%
Doctorate Degree00%

42749 Geography

Coordinates37.19360352,-85.87603760
Adjacent ZIP Codes
Cities/Towns in 42749
RegionBowling Green Area
Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat AreaGlasgow, KY
Time ZoneCentral Daylight Time
IANA TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Area97 Square Miles

42749 Politics

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42749 Weather and Climate Data

Plant Hardiness ZoneZone 6b: -5F to 0F
Average First Frost DateOctober 11 - 20
Average Last Frost DateApril 21 - 31
Koppen-Geiger Climate ZoneCfa - Humid Subtropical Climate
Ecoregion71e - Western Pennyroyal Karst Plain

42749 Annual Climate Data

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecAnnual
Avg Min Temp (°F)24273643536266645745372845
Avg Max Temp (°F)44506070788589888271594869
Avg Precip (In.)4.084.054.994.215.354.64.623.73.983.174.354.9352.02

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