42729 ZIP Code — Cub Run, KY

Hart County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42729 is located in Cub Run, Kentucky, within Hart County. It covers approximately 41.03 square miles and serves a population of 1,518 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42729

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 $121,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($40,256) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 67% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 11% 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 a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 42729 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,518

population

41.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42729 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42729

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42729. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cub Run	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42259 Mammoth Cave (5.4 mi) 42207 Bee Spring (9 mi) 42210 Brownsville (9.4 mi) 42726 Clarkson (9.7 mi) 42765 Munfordville (11 mi) 42285 Sweeden (11 mi) 42713 Bonnieville (13.7 mi) 42784 Upton (15.1 mi) 42163 Rocky Hill (15.2 mi) 42788 White Mills (15.7 mi) 42160 Park City (16.3 mi) 42749 Horse Cave (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,518
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	41.03 sq mi
Water area	2.65 sq mi
Latitude	37.2983
Longitude	-86.1128
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	63.9%	60.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	2.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,518

Population

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$40,256

Median household income

$27,610

Per capita income

$121,900

Median home value

$713

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,025

Housing units

11.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

118

15–19

114

20–24

25–34

35–44

126

45–54

122

55–59

60–64

150

65–74

145

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	431	28.4%
18 and over	1,087	71.6%
65 and over	427	28.1%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.2%

Two or more races 2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,458	94.2%
Two or more races	31	2%
Hispanic or Latino	30	1.9%
Asian	19	1.2%
Other race	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.9%	60.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	22.4%	26.8%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	10.1%	17.6%
Over $200k	7.1%	2.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 21.2%

$15k–$25k 9.3%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 10.9%

$50k–$75k 4.0%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 6.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	21.2%
$15k–$25k	9.3%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	10.9%
$50k–$75k	4.0%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	6.6%
Median income	$40,256

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 26.8%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 5.2%

$300k–$500k 22.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,900
Median rent / month	$713
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	42.0%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.0%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	15.3%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	7.8%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	38.6%
3 bedrooms	33.8%
4 bedrooms	18.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	28.9%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.0%
Electricity	61.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	315	50.6%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	252	40.5%
Female householder, no spouse	51	8.2%
Households with children under 18	158	25.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	354	56.9%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.4%	33.2%
Married	53.7%	52.0%
Separated	3.6%	3.9%
Widowed	19.5%	7.3%
Divorced	13.8%	3.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 17.4%

HS graduate 24.8%

Some college, no degree 32.7%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	18	5.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	113	31.1%
High school	232	63.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.5%

Manufacturing 22.2%

Transportation & utilities 16.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 12.6%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Other services 5.3%

Retail trade 5.1%

Public administration 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	16.3%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.3%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.0%
Government	4.1%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.4%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.0

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 16.9%

18 and over 21.6%

Married-couple families 16.8%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	66.9%
Retirement income	28.6%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.9%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	36.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.5%
Depression	27.1%
Fair or poor health	25.9%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	17.2%
No health insurance	13.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	47.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	24.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	13.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	24.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	54.3%
No insurance	3.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,439	94.8%
Spanish	11	0.8%
Other Indo-European	11	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,469	96.8%
Born in same state	1,469	96.8%
Born in different state	1,234	81.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	49	3.2%
Not a US citizen	19	38.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	318	20.9%
Arab	184	12.1%
French	84	5.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1.7%
Polish	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42729

What city is ZIP code 42729 in?

ZIP code 42729 is primarily assigned to Cub Run, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42729 in?

ZIP code 42729 falls within Hart County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42729 have a large retiree population?

67% of households in ZIP code 42729 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 42729 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 42729 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 42729 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 42729 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 42729?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 42729 in?

ZIP code 42729 observes the CST timezone.