42716 ZIP Code — Buffalo, KY

Larue County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42716 is located in Buffalo, Kentucky, within Larue County. It covers approximately 31.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,401 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42716

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 $198,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,761. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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 production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 42716 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,401

population

31.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

42716 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42716

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42716. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buffalo	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42764 Mount Sherman (1.8 mi) 42757 Magnolia (7.3 mi) 42748 Hodgenville (8.3 mi) 42782 Summersville (8.7 mi) 40060 Raywick (10.8 mi) 40051 New Haven (11.6 mi) 40052 New Hope (11.9 mi) 42722 Canmer (14.1 mi) 42718 Campbellsville (14.8 mi) 42713 Bonnieville (15.5 mi) 42743 Greensburg (16 mi) 42784 Upton (16.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,401
Population density	45 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	31.38 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	37.4666
Longitude	-85.6270
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
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	63.8%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	32.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,401

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$46,761

Median household income

$26,728

Per capita income

$198,800

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

80.7%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

606

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

102

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

125

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	21.1%
18 and over	1,106	78.9%
65 and over	240	17.1%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.3%

Two or more races 4.5%

Black or African American 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,293	92.3%
Two or more races	63	4.5%
Black or African American	45	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.8%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	17.2%	32.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	12.5%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.8%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 17.1%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 12.7%

$50k–$75k 21.2%

$75k–$100k 9.8%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 0.9%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	17.1%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	12.7%
$50k–$75k	21.2%
$75k–$100k	9.8%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	0.9%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$46,761

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.7%

$50k–$100k 17.8%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 24.1%

$200k–$300k 44.7%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,800
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	80.7%
Renter occupied	19.3%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	82.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.4%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.9%
2000–2009	25.0%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	7.3%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	25.4%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	8.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.4%
1 bedroom	0.3%
2 bedrooms	28.2%
3 bedrooms	50.5%
4 bedrooms	17.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.7%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	25.5%
3 or more	42.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.4%
Electricity	68.2%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	312	49.4%
Cohabiting couple	21	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	194	30.7%
Female householder, no spouse	105	16.6%
Households with children under 18	214	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	171	27.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	14.7%
Married	49.0%	64.3%
Separated	1.2%	3.6%
Widowed	2.3%	4.6%
Divorced	24.8%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.6%

HS graduate 49.3%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	1.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	219	73.5%
High school	55	18.5%
College / grad school	19	6.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.1%

Education & healthcare 24.0%

Other services 9.7%

Finance & real estate 8.7%

Retail trade 8.0%

Construction 6.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Information 1.9%

Professional & management 0.9%

Public administration 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.4%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	13.3%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.7%
Government	3.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.6%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 2.9%

Female-led households 60.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	0.2%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	32.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	21.2%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	47	4.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	23.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.6%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	1.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,376	98.2%
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)	1,379	98.4%
Born in same state	1,372	97.9%
Born in different state	1,129	80.6%
Foreign born	7	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	22	1.6%
Not a US citizen	22	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	228	16.3%
Italian	126	9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	79	5.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.1%
Internet access	98.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42716

What city is ZIP code 42716 in?

ZIP code 42716 is primarily assigned to Buffalo, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42716 in?

ZIP code 42716 falls within Larue County, Kentucky.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42716?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 42716 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 42716 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42716?

15% of residents in ZIP code 42716 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42716 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 42716 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 42716 in?

ZIP code 42716 observes the EST timezone.