42722 ZIP Code — Canmer, KY

Hart County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42722 is located in Canmer, Kentucky, within Hart County. It covers approximately 16.97 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 42722

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,167.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

338

population

16.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42722 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42722

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42722. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canmer	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42746 Hardyville (3.6 mi) 42782 Summersville (6.4 mi) 42757 Magnolia (8.4 mi) 42749 Horse Cave (10.7 mi) 42743 Greensburg (10.7 mi) 42214 Center (10.7 mi) 42713 Bonnieville (11.1 mi) 42765 Munfordville (11.5 mi) 42764 Mount Sherman (12.5 mi) 42716 Buffalo (14.1 mi) 42127 Cave City (14.9 mi) 42154 Knob Lick (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	338
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	16.97 sq mi
Water area	0.47 sq mi
Latitude	37.2738
Longitude	-85.7125
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	65.9%	60.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

338

Population

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$64,167

Median household income

$32,898

Per capita income

$184,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

170

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

15–19

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	61	18.0%
18 and over	277	82.0%
65 and over	69	20.4%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	338	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.9%	60.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	12.8%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.2%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 19.1%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 11.8%

$75k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	19.1%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	11.8%
$75k–$100k	15.1%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
Median income	$64,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.8%

$50k–$100k 15.1%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 38.9%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 11.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	22.4%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.6%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	27.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	6.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.1%
1 bedroom	22.4%
2 bedrooms	52.0%
3 bedrooms	15.3%
4 bedrooms	6.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	25.0%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	46.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	51.3%
Propane / LP gas	21.1%
Wood	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	75.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	25	16.4%
Female householder, no spouse	13	8.6%
Households with children under 18	35	23.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	46	30.3%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	9.7%
Married	65.4%	80.6%
Separated	0.0%	9.7%
Widowed	4.3%	0.0%
Divorced	4.8%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 20.4%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 6.7%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.0%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	68.4%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	20.0%
High school	45	56.3%
College / grad school	19	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.3%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Finance & real estate 10.7%

Information 5.6%

Professional & management 4.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	11.9%
Service	15.8%
Sales & office	47.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	9.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	16.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.4%

Married-couple families 11.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.3%
Retirement income	19.7%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.9%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	21.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	13	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.3%
65 and over	21.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	37.6%
No insurance	5.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	338	100.0%
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	338	100.0%
Born in different state	290	85.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	66	19.5%
French	22	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	3%
Irish	5	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	83.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42722

What city is ZIP code 42722 in?

ZIP code 42722 is primarily assigned to Canmer, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42722 in?

ZIP code 42722 falls within Hart County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42722 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 42722 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42722?

The median home value in ZIP code 42722 is $184,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 42722?

ZIP code 42722 has an estimated population of 338 residents, with a density of 20 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42722?

The median household income in ZIP code 42722 is $64,167, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42722 in?

ZIP code 42722 observes the CST timezone.