42049 ZIP Code — Hazel, KY

Calloway County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42049 is located in Hazel, Kentucky, within Calloway County. It covers approximately 44.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,671 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42049

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 $177,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.

Median household income is $42,813. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare 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 (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42049 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,671

population

44.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hazel	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

38251 Puryear (7.6 mi) 42071 Murray (7.6 mi) 42040 Farmington (11.2 mi) 42020 Almo (11.4 mi) 38222 Buchanan (12.4 mi) 42076 New Concord (12.6 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (13 mi) 42054 Kirksey (13.3 mi) 42036 Dexter (13.4 mi) 42079 Sedalia (14.4 mi) 38242 Paris (16.3 mi) 42048 Hardin (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,671
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	44.83 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.5364
Longitude	-88.3273
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	42.6%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,671

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$42,813

Median household income

$22,140

Per capita income

$177,500

Median home value

$696

Median monthly rent

74.9%

Home ownership

30.9%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

630

Housing units

23.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

105

20–24

25–34

141

35–44

153

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	483	28.9%
18 and over	1,188	71.1%
65 and over	241	14.4%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.7%

Two or more races 8.9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Black or African American 2.9%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,445	82.7%
Two or more races	156	8.9%
Hispanic or Latino	76	4.4%
Black or African American	50	2.9%
Asian	18	1%
Other race	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.6%	56.5%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	38.3%	28.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	13.0%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.3%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 15.7%

$15k–$25k 12.8%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 12.6%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	15.7%
$15k–$25k	12.8%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	12.6%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	9.3%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$42,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.5%

$50k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 16.4%

$200k–$300k 29.1%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,500
Median rent / month	$696
Owner occupied	74.9%
Renter occupied	25.1%
Vacant	25.4%
Single-family detached	71.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.7%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.8%
2000–2009	15.7%
1990–1999	7.7%
1980–1989	4.5%
1970–1979	26.7%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	5.9%
1940–1949	3.0%
1939 or earlier	12.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.1%
2 bedrooms	22.1%
3 bedrooms	50.8%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.6%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	40.0%
3 or more	28.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	19.4%
Electricity	57.3%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	320	55.4%
Cohabiting couple	23	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	77	13.3%
Female householder, no spouse	158	27.3%
Households with children under 18	281	48.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	170	29.4%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	26.9%
Married	52.2%	50.7%
Separated	4.2%	2.5%
Widowed	2.4%	4.7%
Divorced	5.1%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 38.9%

Some college, no degree 20.5%

Associate's degree 5.9%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.0%
Bachelor's or higher	23.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	28	6.0%
Kindergarten	17	3.6%
Elementary school	165	35.4%
High school	169	36.3%
College / grad school	87	18.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.4%

Retail trade 14.5%

Professional & management 9.7%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Agriculture & mining 7.9%

Construction 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.4%

Finance & real estate 0.3%

Public administration 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	8.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.6%
Production & transportation	31.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	12.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	12.3%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 30.9%

Under 18 years 44.3%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 12.5%

Female-led households 86.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.4%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	19.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	9.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	59.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	72	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	15.3%
18–64 years	22.0%
65 and over	17.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	50.5%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,549	92.7%
Spanish	2	0.1%
Other Indo-European	2	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,640	98.1%
Born in same state	1,640	98.1%
Born in different state	1,008	60.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	31	1.9%
Not a US citizen	28	90.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	372	22.3%
Italian	107	6.4%
French	87	5.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	2	0.1%
German	1	0.1%
Dutch	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	93.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42049

What city is ZIP code 42049 in?

ZIP code 42049 is primarily assigned to Hazel, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42049 in?

ZIP code 42049 falls within Calloway County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42049?

31% of residents in ZIP code 42049 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42049?

The median home value in ZIP code 42049 is $177,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42049?

The median household income in ZIP code 42049 is $42,813, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42049?

ZIP code 42049 has an estimated population of 1,671 residents, with a density of 37 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42049 in?

ZIP code 42049 observes the CST timezone.