42211 ZIP Code — Cadiz, KY

Trigg County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42211 is located in Cadiz, Kentucky, within Trigg County. It covers approximately 284.42 square miles and serves a population of 13,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42211

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $178,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,727. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 40% 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.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 42211 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,081

population

284.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42211 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42211

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42211. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cadiz	Acceptable
Cadiz	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

37028 Bumpus Mills (12.7 mi) 42232 Gracey (14.8 mi) 42236 Herndon (17.5 mi) 42038 Eddyville (17.7 mi) 37023 Big Rock (18.2 mi) 42055 Kuttawa (18.3 mi) 42048 Hardin (18.3 mi) 42036 Dexter (18.9 mi) 42076 New Concord (19.5 mi) 42215 Cerulean (19.6 mi) 37058 Dover (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,081
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	221

Geography
Land area	284.42 sq mi
Water area	18.52 sq mi
Latitude	36.8039
Longitude	-87.9132
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	47.9%	47.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

13,081

Population

People per sq mi

45.8

Median age

$56,727

Median household income

$30,568

Per capita income

$178,200

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

77.8%

Home ownership

18.0%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

5,929

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

333

Under 5

340

346

5–9

352

450

10–14

458

439

15–19

448

291

20–24

297

650

25–34

662

691

35–44

704

790

45–54

805

357

55–59

363

621

60–64

633

901

65–74

918

487

75–84

496

123

85+

126

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,777	21.2%
18 and over	10,304	78.8%
65 and over	3,051	23.3%
Median age	45.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Two or more races 5.1%

Black or African American 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,704	88%
Two or more races	677	5.1%
Black or African American	600	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	225	1.7%
Other race	64	0.5%
Asian	36	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.9%	47.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	35.1%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	14.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.7%	2.5%	4.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 7.0%

$15k–$25k 8.8%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 11.3%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 13.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	7.0%
$15k–$25k	8.8%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	11.3%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	13.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$56,727

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 16.8%

$100k–$150k 16.7%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$200k–$300k 21.7%

$300k–$500k 15.4%

$500k–$1M 4.8%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,200
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	77.8%
Renter occupied	22.2%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	18.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.7%
2000–2009	15.0%
1990–1999	21.9%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	31.2%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	28.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.0%
Electricity	52.4%
Propane / LP gas	24.9%
Fuel oil	1.0%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,834	53.0%
Cohabiting couple	195	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	861	16.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,460	27.3%
Households with children under 18	1,480	27.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,145	40.1%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.4%	19.5%
Married	59.1%	54.2%
Separated	0.7%	0.9%
Widowed	6.2%	13.8%
Divorced	8.6%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 32.2%

Some college, no degree 26.0%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.6%

Graduate / professional 8.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	196	8.1%
Kindergarten	106	4.4%
Elementary school	1,273	52.8%
High school	588	24.4%
College / grad school	246	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 17.0%

Retail trade 9.7%

Other services 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Public administration 6.0%

Construction 5.4%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 2.9%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.0%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	15.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.5%
Government	23.8%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	8.5%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 18.0%

Under 18 years 30.3%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 51.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.4%
Retirement income	37.1%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	19.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	9.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,157	11.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.1%
Under 18	17.4%
18–64 years	23.6%
65 and over	48.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.4%
Public insurance	49.0%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	16.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,408	94.9%
Spanish	310	2.5%
Other Indo-European	121	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	177	1.4%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,847	98.2%
Born in same state	12,671	96.9%
Born in different state	7,262	55.5%
Foreign born	176	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	234	1.8%
Not a US citizen	61	26.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,029	15.5%
Italian	1,555	11.9%
Arab	1,035	7.9%
English	171	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	121	0.9%
German	76	0.6%
Dutch	16	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.9%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42211

What city is ZIP code 42211 in?

ZIP code 42211 is primarily assigned to Cadiz, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42211 in?

ZIP code 42211 falls within Trigg County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42211?

18% of residents in ZIP code 42211 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42211 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 42211 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 42211 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 42211 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42211?

The median home value in ZIP code 42211 is $178,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 42211 in?

ZIP code 42211 observes the CST timezone.