42516 ZIP Code — Bethelridge, KY

Casey County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42516 is located in Bethelridge, Kentucky, within Casey County. It covers approximately 12.57 square miles and serves a population of 504 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 606.

About ZIP code 42516

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $39,133. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 72% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 34% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 32%.

Overall, ZIP code 42516 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

504

population

12.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42516 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42516

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42516. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bethelridge	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	504
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	12.57 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	37.2348
Longitude	-84.7697
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	606

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	70.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	20.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	7.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

504

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$39,133

Median household income

$21,852

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

200

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	9	1.8%
18 and over	495	98.2%
65 and over	153	30.4%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	504	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.0%	70.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	20.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.1%	7.4%	17.6%
Over $200k	5.4%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 15.7%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 49.7%

$50k–$75k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	15.7%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	49.7%
$50k–$75k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$39,133

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.3%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 46.2%

$200k–$300k 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	5.7%
1980–1989	22.5%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	33.0%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	5.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	32.1%
3 bedrooms	28.7%
4 bedrooms	39.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	22.0%
2 vehicles	27.2%
3 or more	40.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.0%
Propane / LP gas	6.8%
Wood	37.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	48	25.1%
Cohabiting couple	4	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	85	44.5%
Female householder, no spouse	54	28.3%
Households with children under 18	9	4.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	69.1%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.8%	48.3%
Married	16.4%	23.2%
Separated	6.8%	2.8%
Widowed	0.0%	19.9%
Divorced	30.0%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.7%

Some HS, no diploma 21.4%

HS graduate 47.1%

Some college, no degree 8.5%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 2.2%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 37.6%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Construction 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	37.6%
Natural resources & construction	18.2%
Production & transportation	27.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	45.5%
Carpool	54.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.6%

Married-couple families 43.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	71.7%
Retirement income	45.5%
Supplemental Security	19.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	48.2%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.5%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	15.5%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.1%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	38.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	28.2%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	18.7%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	47.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	25.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	62	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	31.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	72.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	29.6%
Public insurance	60.7%
No insurance	33.7%
Uninsured under 19	100.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	504	100.0%
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)	504	100.0%
Born in same state	504	100.0%
Born in different state	305	60.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	169	33.5%
Italian	141	28%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	87	17.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	45.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42516

What city is ZIP code 42516 in?

ZIP code 42516 is primarily assigned to Bethelridge, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42516 in?

ZIP code 42516 falls within Casey County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42516 have a large retiree population?

72% of households in ZIP code 42516 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42516 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 42516 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42516 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 42516 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42516?

7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 42516 in?

ZIP code 42516 observes the EST timezone.