42715 ZIP Code — Breeding, KY

Adair County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42715 is located in Breeding, Kentucky, within Adair County. It covers approximately 25.06 square miles and serves a population of 338 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42715

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $174,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

Median household income is $67,813. 51% 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 13 minutes is near the national average.

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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 50% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42715 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

338

population

25.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42715 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42715

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42715. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Breeding	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42129 Edmonton (11.4 mi) 42717 Burkesville (12.7 mi) 42728 Columbia (12.9 mi) 42629 Jamestown (14.9 mi) 42166 Summer Shade (17.5 mi) 42214 Center (19.1 mi) 42154 Knob Lick (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	338
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	25.06 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	36.9616
Longitude	-85.3916
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	69.6%	57.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

338

Population

People per sq mi

37.3

Median age

$67,813

Median household income

$16,469

Per capita income

$174,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

62.0%

Home ownership

1.8%

Poverty rate

15.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	156	46.2%
18 and over	182	53.8%
65 and over	65	19.2%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.7%

Two or more races 36.7%

Black or African American 5.6%

Group	Count	%
White	195	57.7%
Two or more races	124	36.7%
Black or African American	19	5.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.6%	57.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	29.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	11.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 28.3%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	28.3%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
Median income	$67,813

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 33.3%

$200k–$300k 26.3%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 10.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$174,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	62.0%
Renter occupied	38.0%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	68.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.4%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	5.9%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	46.1%
1980–1989	9.8%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	9.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.4%
2 vehicles	55.4%
3 or more	27.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	56.5%
Propane / LP gas	22.8%
Fuel oil	8.7%
Wood	12.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	61	66.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	6	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	25	27.2%
Households with children under 18	33	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	37	40.2%
Average household size	3.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	13.3%
Married	63.5%	58.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	12.4%
Divorced	12.5%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	56	59.6%
High school	38	40.4%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 30.9%

Retail trade 23.5%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Finance & real estate 11.8%

Transportation & utilities 8.8%

Construction 5.9%

Education & healthcare 5.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.8%
Service	5.9%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	7.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	60.3%
Government	14.7%
Self-employed	25.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	11.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.2

Poverty

All people 1.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	4.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	43.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	7.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.4%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	22.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	50.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	5.1%
65 and over	52.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.4%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	276	81.7%
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)	338	100.0%
Born in same state	307	90.8%
Born in different state	73	21.6%
Foreign born	31	9.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	56	16.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	23	6.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.2%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42715

What city is ZIP code 42715 in?

ZIP code 42715 is primarily assigned to Breeding, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42715 in?

ZIP code 42715 falls within Adair County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42715 have a large veteran population?

50% of civilians in ZIP code 42715 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 42715 family-oriented?

46% of residents in ZIP code 42715 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 42715 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 42715 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42715?

The median home value in ZIP code 42715 is $174,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 42715 in?

ZIP code 42715 observes the CST timezone.