42252 ZIP Code — Jetson, KY
Butler County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42252 is located in Jetson, Kentucky, within Butler County. It covers approximately 2.86 square miles and serves a population of 131 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.
131
population
2.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
42252 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 42252
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Jetson | Acceptable |
| Jetson | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
42261 Morgantown (10.8 mi)
42285 Sweeden (11 mi)
42721 Caneyville (11.3 mi)
42207 Bee Spring (13.2 mi)
42210 Brownsville (13.3 mi)
42101 Bowling Green (14.8 mi)
42333 Cromwell (16 mi)
42762 Millwood (16.8 mi)
42273 Rochester (18.8 mi)
42259 Mammoth Cave (19.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 131 |
| Population density | 46 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 21 |
| County FIPS | 031 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 2.86 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.2298 |
| Longitude | -86.5032 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 270/364 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
131
Population
46
People per sq mi
59.2
Median age
$0
Median household income
$21,110
Per capita income
$9,999
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
100.0%
Home ownership
21.4%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
40
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6
25–34
4
10
35–44
8
10
45–54
8
37
55–59
27
12
75–84
9
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 131 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 21 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 59.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 131 | 100% |
Household income
$25k–$35k
52.5%
$35k–$50k
22.5%
$100k–$150k
25.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $25k–$35k | 52.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 22.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 25.0% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
75.0%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $9,999 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 100.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 47.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 52.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.28 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 25.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 52.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 52.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 47.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 25.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 75.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10 | 25.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 9 | 22.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 21 | 52.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 21 | 52.5% |
| Average household size | 3.28 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 13.3% | 32.1% |
| Married | 13.3% | 14.3% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 16.1% |
| Divorced | 73.3% | 37.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
16.0%
Some HS, no diploma
49.6%
HS graduate
19.8%
Some college, no degree
6.9%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
7.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 34.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
70.4%
Other services
29.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.0% |
| Service | 63.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 70.4% |
| Self-employed | 29.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.7% |
| Carpool | 33.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
21.4%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
21.4%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 52.5% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 22.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 0.0% |
| High blood pressure | 0.0% |
| High cholesterol | 0.0% |
| Diabetes | 0.0% |
| Heart disease | 0.0% |
| Stroke | 0.0% |
| Asthma | 0.0% |
| Arthritis | 0.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 0.0% |
| Cancer | 0.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 0.0% |
| Binge drinking | 0.0% |
| No physical activity | 0.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 0.0% |
| Depression | 0.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 0.0% |
| Poor mental health | 0.0% |
| Poor physical health | 0.0% |
| No health insurance | 0.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 0.0% |
| Visited dentist | 0.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 0.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 58.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 50.0% |
| 65 and over | 100.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 7.6% |
| Public insurance | 86.3% |
| No insurance | 6.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 131 | 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) | 131 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 131 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 131 | 100.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 76 | 58% |
| Arab | 18 | 13.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8 | 6.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 30.5% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42252
What city is ZIP code 42252 in?
ZIP code 42252 is primarily assigned to Jetson, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42252 in?
ZIP code 42252 falls within Butler County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 42252 have a large retiree population?
53% of households in ZIP code 42252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42252?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42252?
21% of residents in ZIP code 42252 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42252?
The median home value in ZIP code 42252 is $9,999.
What timezone is ZIP code 42252 in?
ZIP code 42252 observes the CST timezone.