42028 ZIP Code — Burna, KY

Livingston County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42028 is located in Burna, Kentucky, within Livingston County. It covers approximately 25.58 square miles and serves a population of 707 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42028

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 $81,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($37,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 24 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 28% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 7% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 47%.

Overall, ZIP code 42028 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

707

population

25.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Burna	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42081 Smithland (2.2 mi) 42078 Salem (5.6 mi) 42083 Tiline (6.4 mi) 42047 Hampton (8 mi) 42045 Grand Rivers (11.7 mi) 62938 Golconda (12.3 mi) 62982 Rosiclare (13.2 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (13.6 mi) 62910 Brookport (14.2 mi) 42029 Calvert City (15.6 mi) 42064 Marion (15.7 mi) 42411 Fredonia (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	707
Population density	28 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	25.58 sq mi
Water area	0.29 sq mi
Latitude	37.2308
Longitude	-88.3513
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	72.2%	48.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	35.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

707

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$37,500

Median household income

$43,667

Per capita income

$81,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

19.0%

Poverty rate

21.0%

Unemployment

310

Housing units

7.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	151	21.4%
18 and over	556	78.6%
65 and over	92	13.0%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	707	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.2%	48.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.6%	35.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	14.3%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 13.8%

$10k–$15k 8.3%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 33.0%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.8%
$10k–$15k	8.3%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	33.0%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$37,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.0%

$50k–$100k 39.5%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$500k–$1M 3.0%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$81,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	33.5%
Single-family detached	83.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	13.4%
1980–1989	4.9%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	32.6%
1950–1959	24.7%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.1%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	28.0%
3 bedrooms	62.5%
4 bedrooms	1.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	39.9%
2 vehicles	28.4%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	49.5%
Propane / LP gas	47.7%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	29	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	85	39.0%
Households with children under 18	67	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	37.6%
Average household size	3.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.1%	21.8%
Married	59.6%	51.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	17.9%
Divorced	6.3%	9.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.9%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 1.3%

Graduate / professional 5.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.0%
Bachelor's or higher	7.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	5.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	72.9%
High school	29	21.8%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 38.1%

Other services 22.9%

Public administration 11.9%

Agriculture & mining 7.8%

Retail trade 5.5%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Manufacturing 4.6%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	43.6%
Service	9.2%
Sales & office	9.6%
Natural resources & construction	28.0%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	56.0%
Government	28.0%
Self-employed	16.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	61.9%
Carpool	5.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.0%
Work from home	27.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 19.0%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 16.5%

Married-couple families 21.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.5%
Retirement income	22.9%
Supplemental Security	15.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.3%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	27.0%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	16.8%
No health insurance	11.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	49.3%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	46.8%
Under 18	6.6%
18–64 years	52.2%
65 and over	85.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.8%
Public insurance	61.8%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	682	96.5%
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)	678	95.9%
Born in same state	678	95.9%
Born in different state	481	68.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	4.1%
Not a US citizen	29	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	162	22.9%
Polish	91	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	10%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.8%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42028

What city is ZIP code 42028 in?

ZIP code 42028 is primarily assigned to Burna, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42028 in?

ZIP code 42028 falls within Livingston County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42028 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 42028 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42028?

7% 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 42028 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 42028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42028?

19% of residents in ZIP code 42028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 42028 in?

ZIP code 42028 observes the CST timezone.