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Green County
Summersville, KY
42782
42782 ZIP Code — Summersville, KY
Green County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42782 is located in
Summersville ,
Kentucky ,
within Green County .
It covers approximately 33.35 square miles and serves a population of
933 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42782
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $62,829. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.
Overall, ZIP code 42782 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
933
Population density
28 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
33.35 sq mi
Water area
0.41 sq mi
Latitude
37.3411
Longitude
-85.6324
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
61.8%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
40.8%
26.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
6.0%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$62,829
Median household income
16.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 143 15.3% 18 and over 790 84.7% 65 and over 161 17.3% Median age 48.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
7.5%
Group Count % White 837 89.7% Black or African American 70 7.5% Two or more races 26 2.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.3%
61.8%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
40.8%
26.7%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
6.0%
10.2%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.3%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.3% $10k–$15k 8.9% $25k–$35k 11.4% $35k–$50k 12.0% $50k–$75k 19.1% $75k–$100k 31.4% $100k–$150k 8.9% Median income $62,829
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $79,000 Median rent / month $493 Owner occupied 78.0% Renter occupied 22.0% Vacant 17.8% Single-family detached 80.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.2% Median rooms 5.7 Avg household size (owned) 2.78
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.3% 2000–2009 15.7% 1990–1999 20.2% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 19.7% 1960–1969 8.9% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 15.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 10.3% 2 bedrooms 18.8% 3 bedrooms 53.5% 4 bedrooms 17.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 6.0% 1 vehicle 7.4% 2 vehicles 68.3% 3 or more 18.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 2.0% Electricity 60.0% Propane / LP gas 17.1% Fuel oil 7.1% Wood 13.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 236 67.4% Cohabiting couple 26 7.4% Male householder, no spouse 33 9.4% Female householder, no spouse 55 15.7% Households with children under 18 103 29.4% Households with seniors (65+) 115 32.9% Average household size 2.67
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 30.5% 30.3% Married 67.6% 56.2% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 1.9% 6.1% Divorced 0.0% 7.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.7%
Some college, no degree
18.3%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 80.5% Bachelor's or higher 16.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 82 45.3% High school 39 21.5% College / grad school 60 33.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
23.3%
Education & healthcare
21.3%
Finance & real estate
13.1%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
2.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 33.2% Service 23.6% Sales & office 11.1% Natural resources & construction 12.8% Production & transportation 19.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 81.6% Government 12.2% Self-employed 6.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 58.9% Carpool 17.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 2.6% Work from home 20.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 35.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
13.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.0% Retirement income 33.7% Supplemental Security 2.6% Cash public assistance 9.7% Food stamps / SNAP 23.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.5% High blood pressure 43.5% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 13.4% Heart disease 8.9% Stroke 4.2% Asthma 11.6% Arthritis 34.6% Kidney disease 3.6% Pulmonary disease 12.7% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.7% Binge drinking 14.9% No physical activity 35.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.2% Depression 26.7% Fair or poor health 24.4% Poor mental health 19.0% Poor physical health 16.3% No health insurance 13.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 47.7% Cholesterol screening 89.2% Teeth loss 23.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 6.6%
Disability % Any disability 30.2% Under 18 35.7% 18–64 years 25.0% 65 and over 46.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 46.9% Public insurance 56.6% No insurance 3.4% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 911 97.6% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 933 100.0% Born in same state 933 100.0% Born in different state 774 83.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 239 25.6% German 39 4.2%
Ancestry Count % Italian 32 3.4% French 20 2.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.5% Internet access 89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42782
What city is ZIP code 42782 in?
ZIP code 42782 is primarily assigned to Summersville, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42782 in?
ZIP code 42782 falls within Green County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42782?
19% of residents in ZIP code 42782 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42782 have a large retiree population?
38% of households in ZIP code 42782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42782?
The median home value in ZIP code 42782 is $79,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 42782?
ZIP code 42782 has an estimated population of 933 residents, with a density of 28 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 42782 in?
ZIP code 42782 observes the CST timezone.
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