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Metcalfe County
Center, KY
42214
42214 ZIP Code — Center, KY
Metcalfe County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42214 is located in
Center ,
Kentucky ,
within Metcalfe County .
It covers approximately 21.25 square miles and serves a population of
542 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42214
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 42214 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
542
Population density
26 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
169
Geography
Land area
21.25 sq mi
Water area
0.23 sq mi
Latitude
37.1216
Longitude
-85.6732
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
62.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
26.9%
26.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
10.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
3.7%
0.4%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$161,200
Median home value
24.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 40 7.4% 18 and over 502 92.6% 65 and over 64 11.8% Median age 51.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 488 90% Two or more races 47 8.7% Asian 7 1.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.5%
62.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
26.9%
26.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
17.9%
10.1%
17.6%
Over $200k
3.7%
0.4%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 5.7% $10k–$15k 4.4% $15k–$25k 16.6% $25k–$35k 24.9% $35k–$50k 2.2% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 10.9% $100k–$150k 16.6% $200k+ 1.7% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $161,200 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 90.0% Renter occupied 10.0% Vacant 5.4% Single-family detached 73.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 24.4% Median rooms 6.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.29
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.2% 2000–2009 31.0% 1990–1999 9.9% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 19.8% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 4.5% 1939 or earlier 16.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 5.4% 2 bedrooms 18.2% 3 bedrooms 57.0% 4 bedrooms 9.5% 5+ bedrooms 7.9%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.8% 1 vehicle 15.3% 2 vehicles 41.9% 3 or more 38.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 36.7% Electricity 42.8% Propane / LP gas 8.3% Wood 12.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 173 75.5% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 8 3.5% Female householder, no spouse 48 21.0% Households with children under 18 20 8.7% Households with seniors (65+) 55 24.0% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.0% 5.1% Married 70.7% 73.8% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 3.3% 5.9% Divorced 0.0% 15.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
3.5%
Graduate / professional
2.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.3% Bachelor's or higher 24.4%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 27 77.1% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 8 22.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
11.1%
Transportation & utilities
8.9%
Agriculture & mining
8.1%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Professional & management
3.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.2% Service 10.4% Sales & office 27.0% Natural resources & construction 11.5% Production & transportation 35.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 83.3% Government 5.6% Self-employed 8.1% Unpaid family workers 3.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 76.3% Carpool 23.7% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 20.2
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.9%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 36.2% Retirement income 49.8% Supplemental Security 11.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.4% High blood pressure 45.0% High cholesterol 39.6% Diabetes 14.1% Heart disease 9.7% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 36.3% Kidney disease 3.9% Pulmonary disease 13.5% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.7% Binge drinking 14.2% No physical activity 35.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.6% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 25.3% Poor mental health 19.0% Poor physical health 16.8% No health insurance 12.1% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.5% Visited dentist 47.7% Cholesterol screening 88.9% Teeth loss 25.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 13 2.6%
Disability % Any disability 29.3% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 27.6% 65 and over 59.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 39.9% Public insurance 54.1% No insurance 8.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 529 97.6% 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) 498 91.9% Born in same state 448 82.7% Born in different state 364 67.2% Foreign born 50 9.2% Naturalized citizen 44 8.1% Not a US citizen 44 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 171 31.5% Italian 26 4.8%
Ancestry Count % French 6 1.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.3% Internet access 83.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42214
What city is ZIP code 42214 in?
ZIP code 42214 is primarily assigned to Center, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42214 in?
ZIP code 42214 falls within Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 42214 mostly owner-occupied?
90% of occupied units in ZIP code 42214 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42214 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 42214 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42214?
The median home value in ZIP code 42214 is $161,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 42214?
ZIP code 42214 has an estimated population of 542 residents, with a density of 26 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 42214 in?
ZIP code 42214 observes the CST timezone.
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