42127 ZIP Code — Cave City, KY

Barren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42127 is located in Cave City, Kentucky, within Barren County. It covers approximately 89.74 square miles and serves a population of 6,915 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42127

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $41,145. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 42127 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

6,915

population

89.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42127 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42127

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42127. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cave City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42749 Horse Cave (4.3 mi) 42160 Park City (10 mi) 42154 Knob Lick (11.2 mi) 42163 Rocky Hill (12 mi) 42746 Hardyville (12.4 mi) 42214 Center (13 mi) 42141 Glasgow (13.1 mi) 42765 Munfordville (13.2 mi) 42722 Canmer (14.9 mi) 42259 Mammoth Cave (15.4 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (15.5 mi) 42729 Cub Run (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,915
Population density	77 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	89.74 sq mi
Water area	0.85 sq mi
Latitude	37.1246
Longitude	-85.9088
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	62.4%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,915

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$41,145

Median household income

$22,628

Per capita income

$154,200

Median home value

$673

Median monthly rent

51.8%

Home ownership

28.3%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

1,775

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

187

Under 5

185

177

5–9

175

198

10–14

197

244

15–19

242

165

20–24

164

405

25–34

403

437

35–44

434

635

45–54

631

334

55–59

333

175

60–64

173

295

65–74

293

149

75–84

149

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,453	21.0%
18 and over	5,462	79.0%
65 and over	1,021	14.8%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.2%

Black or African American 3.9%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	6,328	90.2%
Black or African American	271	3.9%
Two or more races	186	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	104	1.5%
Other race	76	1.1%
Asian	54	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	26.9%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.5%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.3%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 11.7%

$15k–$25k 12.7%

$25k–$35k 9.9%

$35k–$50k 20.5%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	11.7%
$15k–$25k	12.7%
$25k–$35k	9.9%
$35k–$50k	20.5%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	7.9%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$41,145

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,200
Median rent / month	$673
Owner occupied	51.8%
Renter occupied	48.2%
Vacant	8.4%
Single-family detached	61.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	16.3%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	17.1%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	14.3%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	7.7%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	9.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	38.1%
3 bedrooms	42.2%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	25.4%
3 or more	31.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.2%
Electricity	62.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.2%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,272	43.7%
Cohabiting couple	249	8.5%
Male householder, no spouse	636	21.8%
Female householder, no spouse	757	26.0%
Households with children under 18	817	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	903	31.0%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.4%	14.7%
Married	47.1%	47.3%
Separated	2.0%	5.2%
Widowed	6.7%	16.8%
Divorced	16.8%	16.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 48.9%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 2.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	109	8.4%
Kindergarten	79	6.1%
Elementary school	601	46.6%
High school	369	28.6%
College / grad school	132	10.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.0%

Education & healthcare 17.3%

Retail trade 12.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.8%

Other services 8.6%

Construction 8.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.8%

Public administration 4.1%

Professional & management 3.2%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Finance & real estate 1.3%

Information 0.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.4%
Service	26.7%
Sales & office	18.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.7%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	11.9%
Self-employed	11.4%
Unpaid family workers	2.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	2.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 28.3%

Under 18 years 41.4%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 16.6%

Female-led households 56.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.1%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	3.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.1%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.2%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	25.5%
Poor mental health	19.6%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	12.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	47.5%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	411	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.5%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	29.3%
65 and over	49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	54.8%
No insurance	7.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,543	94.6%
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)	6,839	98.9%
Born in same state	6,779	98.0%
Born in different state	5,180	74.9%
Foreign born	60	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	76	1.1%
Not a US citizen	26	34.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,342	19.4%
French	1,107	16%
Italian	549	7.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	126	1.8%
English	13	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	88.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42127

What city is ZIP code 42127 in?

ZIP code 42127 is primarily assigned to Cave City, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42127 in?

ZIP code 42127 falls within Barren County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42127?

28% of residents in ZIP code 42127 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42127?

8% 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 42127 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 42127 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42127?

The median home value in ZIP code 42127 is $154,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 42127 in?

ZIP code 42127 observes the CST timezone.