42717 ZIP Code — Burkesville, KY

Cumberland County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42717 is located in Burkesville, Kentucky, within Cumberland County. It covers approximately 304.79 square miles and serves a population of 5,916 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42717

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,315. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% 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 21 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 (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42717 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,916

population

304.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42717 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42717

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42717. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burkesville	Acceptable
Burkesville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42715 Breeding (12.7 mi) 42602 Albany (14 mi) 42167 Tompkinsville (17.1 mi) 38551 Celina (17.2 mi) 42629 Jamestown (17.4 mi) 38541 Allons (18.3 mi) 42129 Edmonton (19.1 mi) 42166 Summer Shade (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,916
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	304.79 sq mi
Water area	7.42 sq mi
Latitude	36.7784
Longitude	-85.3722
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	63.3%	63.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	12.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,916

Population

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$40,315

Median household income

$22,808

Per capita income

$128,500

Median home value

$516

Median monthly rent

75.8%

Home ownership

28.5%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

2,799

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

163

Under 5

168

233

5–9

241

139

10–14

144

15–19

148

115

20–24

118

345

25–34

356

276

35–44

286

365

45–54

378

226

55–59

234

261

60–64

270

385

65–74

399

195

75–84

201

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,271	21.5%
18 and over	4,645	78.5%
65 and over	1,306	22.1%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.5%

Black or African American 2.7%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,504	91.5%
Black or African American	162	2.7%
Two or more races	122	2%
Hispanic or Latino	99	1.6%
Other race	64	1.1%
Asian	49	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.3%	63.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	23.0%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	12.6%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.1%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 11.9%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 20.3%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	11.9%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	20.3%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$40,315

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.1%

$50k–$100k 23.1%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

$200k–$300k 23.8%

$300k–$500k 5.9%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,500
Median rent / month	$516
Owner occupied	75.8%
Renter occupied	24.2%
Vacant	26.1%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	25.7%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	29.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.5%
Electricity	68.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Wood	11.7%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,007	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	218	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	648	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	647	25.7%
Households with children under 18	617	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	929	36.9%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.5%	26.1%
Married	47.6%	43.4%
Separated	1.3%	4.3%
Widowed	4.8%	15.7%
Divorced	22.7%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.0%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 3.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	72	6.6%
Kindergarten	161	14.7%
Elementary school	459	41.9%
High school	241	22.0%
College / grad school	163	14.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.9%

Retail trade 17.8%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Construction 8.0%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Professional & management 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Public administration 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	12.5%
Sales & office	17.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.6%
Production & transportation	26.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	13.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 28.5%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 28.7%

Married-couple families 13.6%

Female-led households 66.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	11.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	40.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.9%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	23.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	362	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	18.9%
65 and over	38.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.0%
Public insurance	55.8%
No insurance	10.4%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,585	94.4%
Spanish	53	0.9%
Other Indo-European	21	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	32	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,851	98.9%
Born in same state	5,795	98.0%
Born in different state	3,983	67.3%
Foreign born	56	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	65	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,258	21.3%
Arab	789	13.3%
Italian	471	8%
English	25	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	17	0.3%
Polish	17	0.3%
German	13	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.6%
Internet access	84.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42717

What city is ZIP code 42717 in?

ZIP code 42717 is primarily assigned to Burkesville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42717 in?

ZIP code 42717 falls within Cumberland County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42717?

29% of residents in ZIP code 42717 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42717 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 42717 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42717?

The median home value in ZIP code 42717 is $128,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42717?

The median household income in ZIP code 42717 is $40,315, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42717 in?

ZIP code 42717 observes the CST timezone.