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Ohio County
Horse Branch, KY
42349
42349 ZIP Code — Horse Branch, KY
Ohio County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42349 is located in
Horse Branch ,
Kentucky ,
within Ohio County .
It covers approximately 56.23 square miles and serves a population of
1,933 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42349
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. Median home value is $81,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $54,941. 74% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 7% 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 29%.
Overall, ZIP code 42349 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,933
Population density
34 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
183
Geography
Land area
56.23 sq mi
Water area
0.36 sq mi
Latitude
37.4058
Longitude
-86.6902
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.5%
58.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
27.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
10.6%
12.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.2%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$54,941
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 447 23.1% 18 and over 1,486 76.9% 65 and over 356 18.4% Median age 40.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,933 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.5%
58.9%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
30.3%
27.4%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
10.6%
12.5%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.6%
1.2%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.4% $10k–$15k 2.1% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 7.4% $35k–$50k 13.3% $50k–$75k 46.7% $75k–$100k 9.0% $100k–$150k 4.3% $150k–$200k 3.0% $200k+ 0.7% Median income $54,941
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $81,100 Median rent / month $739 Owner occupied 84.0% Renter occupied 16.0% Vacant 13.1% Single-family detached 60.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 39.6% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.67
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.3% 2000–2009 12.7% 1990–1999 32.7% 1980–1989 7.4% 1970–1979 12.4% 1960–1969 21.3% 1950–1959 8.9% 1940–1949 3.3% 1939 or earlier 0.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.6% 1 bedroom 1.0% 2 bedrooms 10.1% 3 bedrooms 62.7% 4 bedrooms 22.0% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 2.0% 1 vehicle 12.0% 2 vehicles 29.6% 3 or more 56.4%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.2% Electricity 48.5% Propane / LP gas 20.2% Wood 30.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 260 42.8% Cohabiting couple 145 23.8% Male householder, no spouse 112 18.4% Female householder, no spouse 91 15.0% Households with children under 18 273 44.9% Households with seniors (65+) 323 53.1% Average household size 3.18
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 22.4% 27.0% Married 43.0% 30.0% Separated 2.0% 6.7% Widowed 13.8% 13.8% Divorced 18.9% 22.6%
Education
Less than 9th grade
25.4%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
Some college, no degree
16.6%
Graduate / professional
1.9%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 63.8% Bachelor's or higher 6.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 21 4.9% Kindergarten 23 5.4% Elementary school 190 44.4% High school 136 31.8% College / grad school 58 13.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
19.3%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Finance & real estate
1.9%
Transportation & utilities
0.7%
Public administration
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.0% Service 26.2% Sales & office 4.2% Natural resources & construction 23.1% Production & transportation 31.4%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.8% Government 5.9% Self-employed 19.3% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.0% Carpool 11.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.6
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.6%
Female-led households
23.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 73.7% Retirement income 31.9% Supplemental Security 31.1% Cash public assistance 2.6% Food stamps / SNAP 12.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.0% High blood pressure 41.6% High cholesterol 37.3% Diabetes 12.4% Heart disease 8.0% Stroke 3.7% Asthma 11.5% Arthritis 32.9% Kidney disease 3.2% Pulmonary disease 11.9% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 27.6% Binge drinking 15.5% No physical activity 33.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.6% Depression 26.6% Fair or poor health 22.6% Poor mental health 19.1% Poor physical health 15.4% No health insurance 12.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 75.7% Visited dentist 48.9% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 21.4%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 119 8.0%
Disability % Any disability 28.6% Under 18 4.0% 18–64 years 28.9% 65 and over 58.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 36.9% Public insurance 80.0% No insurance 0.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,878 97.2% 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) 1,933 100.0% Born in same state 1,933 100.0% Born in different state 1,648 85.3% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 233 12.1% Arab 211 10.9%
Ancestry Count % French 192 9.9% English 71 3.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 31.5% Internet access 91.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42349
What city is ZIP code 42349 in?
ZIP code 42349 is primarily assigned to Horse Branch, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42349 in?
ZIP code 42349 falls within Ohio County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 42349 have a large retiree population?
74% of households in ZIP code 42349 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42349?
7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 42349 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 42349 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42349?
The median home value in ZIP code 42349 is $81,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 42349 in?
ZIP code 42349 observes the CST timezone.
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