42207 ZIP Code — Bee Spring, KY

Edmonson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42207 is located in Bee Spring, Kentucky, within Edmonson County. It covers approximately 19.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,043 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42207

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $107,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $41,906. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42207 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,043

population

19.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42207 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42207

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42207. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bee Spring	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42285 Sweeden (2.8 mi) 42210 Brownsville (4.4 mi) 42259 Mammoth Cave (8 mi) 42729 Cub Run (9 mi) 42726 Clarkson (12.4 mi) 42762 Millwood (13.1 mi) 42252 Jetson (13.2 mi) 42754 Leitchfield (14.1 mi) 42721 Caneyville (14.4 mi) 42163 Rocky Hill (17.1 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (18.6 mi) 42160 Park City (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,043
Population density	54 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	19.18 sq mi
Water area	1.63 sq mi
Latitude	37.2927
Longitude	-86.2759
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	270/364

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,043

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$41,906

Median household income

$21,888

Per capita income

$107,000

Median home value

$667

Median monthly rent

71.8%

Home ownership

13.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

4.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

100

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	208	19.9%
18 and over	835	80.1%
65 and over	211	20.2%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 99%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,033	99%
Two or more races	10	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	12.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 8.7%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 17.6%

$75k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.7%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	17.6%
$75k–$100k	14.1%
$100k–$150k	11.7%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
Median income	$41,906

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.9%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,000
Median rent / month	$667
Owner occupied	71.8%
Renter occupied	28.2%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.3%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	14.4%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	8.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	30.5%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	88.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.7%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	36	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	28	6.6%
Female householder, no spouse	138	32.4%
Households with children under 18	122	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	176	41.3%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	9.6%
Married	56.4%	46.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	11.9%	12.0%
Divorced	9.3%	32.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.1%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 44.3%

Some college, no degree 14.9%

Associate's degree 15.6%

Bachelor's degree 3.2%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	14.9%
Elementary school	86	85.1%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Construction 20.3%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Professional & management 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.7%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	17.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.0%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	3.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 13.3%

Under 18 years 15.4%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 31.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.4%
Retirement income	31.0%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	45.3%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.3%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	36.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	48.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	42	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.2%
Public insurance	59.3%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	949	91.0%
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)	1,043	100.0%
Born in same state	1,043	100.0%
Born in different state	973	93.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	334	32%
French	90	8.6%
Italian	47	4.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	1.7%
Polish	11	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	98.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42207

What city is ZIP code 42207 in?

ZIP code 42207 is primarily assigned to Bee Spring, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42207 in?

ZIP code 42207 falls within Edmonson County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42207?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 42207 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 42207 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42207?

The median home value in ZIP code 42207 is $107,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42207?

The median household income in ZIP code 42207 is $41,906, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42207 in?

ZIP code 42207 observes the CST timezone.