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Livingston County
Hampton, KY
42047
42047 ZIP Code — Hampton, KY
Livingston County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42047 is located in
Hampton ,
Kentucky ,
within Livingston County .
It covers approximately 21.40 square miles and serves a population of
205 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42047
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Renters make up the majority at 91%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $2,499. Poverty affects 50% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 81% of households reflects economic stress in the area.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 42047 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
205
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
21.40 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
37.3348
Longitude
-88.4132
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
83.3%
48.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
9.3%
35.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
14.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$2,499
Median household income
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 125 61.0% 18 and over 80 39.0% 65 and over 0 0.0% Median age 16.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 146 71.2% Two or more races 59 28.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
83.3%
48.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
9.3%
35.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
7.4%
14.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.8%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 68.8% $50k–$75k 21.9% $75k–$100k 9.4% Median income $2,499
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 9.4% Renter occupied 90.6% Vacant 16.9% Single-family detached 42.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 57.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.00
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 0.0% 1990–1999 57.1% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 7.8% 1960–1969 18.2% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 16.9% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 0.0% 3 bedrooms 100.0% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 81.3% 2 vehicles 9.4% 3 or more 9.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 78.1% Propane / LP gas 21.9%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 12 18.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Female householder, no spouse 52 81.3% Households with children under 18 58 90.6% Households with seniors (65+) 0 0.0% Average household size 3.20
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 54.3% 80.0% Married 45.7% 12.0% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 0.0% 8.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 10.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 75 53.2% High school 50 35.5% College / grad school 16 11.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Agriculture & mining
53.3%
Public administration
26.7%
Education & healthcare
20.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 0.0% Service 20.0% Sales & office 26.7% Natural resources & construction 53.3% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 53.3% Government 26.7% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 20.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 0.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
84.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 0.0% Retirement income 21.9% Supplemental Security 0.0% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 81.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.8% High blood pressure 47.3% High cholesterol 41.7% Diabetes 15.2% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 11.9% Arthritis 38.4% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 14.6% Cancer 8.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.3% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 36.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.9% Depression 26.6% Fair or poor health 26.4% Poor mental health 18.6% Poor physical health 17.7% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 49.3% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 22.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 10 12.5%
Disability % Any disability 6.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 17.5% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 49.8% Public insurance 42.9% No insurance 21.5% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 205 100.0% 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) 205 100.0% Born in same state 205 100.0% Born in different state 197 96.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 49 23.9%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.2% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42047
What city is ZIP code 42047 in?
ZIP code 42047 is primarily assigned to Hampton, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42047 in?
ZIP code 42047 falls within Livingston County, Kentucky.
Is ZIP code 42047 family-oriented?
61% of residents in ZIP code 42047 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
Is ZIP code 42047 mostly rentals?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 42047 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42047?
50% of residents in ZIP code 42047 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42047?
10% 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 42047 in?
ZIP code 42047 observes the CST timezone.
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