42055 ZIP Code — Kuttawa, KY

Lyon County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42055 is located in Kuttawa, Kentucky, within Lyon County. It covers approximately 44.73 square miles and serves a population of 2,312 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42055

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 $161,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,817. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 39%.

Overall, ZIP code 42055 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,312

population

44.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42055 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42055

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kuttawa	Acceptable
Kuttawa	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42038 Eddyville (6.2 mi) 42044 Gilbertsville (8.6 mi) 42045 Grand Rivers (9.7 mi) 42083 Tiline (13.5 mi) 42411 Fredonia (13.8 mi) 42025 Benton (14.5 mi) 42029 Calvert City (14.8 mi) 42445 Princeton (17 mi) 42048 Hardin (17.9 mi) 42211 Cadiz (18.3 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (18.8 mi) 42028 Burna (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,312
Population density	52 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	143

Geography
Land area	44.73 sq mi
Water area	6.51 sq mi
Latitude	37.0084
Longitude	-88.1230
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	55.4%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	19.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,312

Population

People per sq mi

60.6

Median age

$70,817

Median household income

$36,293

Per capita income

$161,000

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

90.4%

Home ownership

8.5%

Poverty rate

5.2%

Unemployment

1,474

Housing units

17.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

114

35–44

45–54

55–59

127

60–64

154

233

65–74

281

121

75–84

147

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	298	12.9%
18 and over	2,014	87.1%
65 and over	892	38.6%
Median age	60.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%

Black or African American 5.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%

Asian 1.5%

Two or more races 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	2,075	89.3%
Black or African American	130	5.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	41	1.8%
Asian	36	1.5%
Two or more races	30	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.4%	51.1%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	28.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	14.4%	19.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 0.5%

$10k–$15k 4.2%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 8.9%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 7.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.5%
$10k–$15k	4.2%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	8.9%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	25.8%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	7.8%
Median income	$70,817

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.3%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 18.9%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

$500k–$1M 2.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,000
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	90.4%
Renter occupied	9.6%
Vacant	36.8%
Single-family detached	65.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.8%
Mobile homes	19.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.18

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	36.6%
1980–1989	16.6%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	11.0%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.8%
2 bedrooms	34.4%
3 bedrooms	49.5%
4 bedrooms	6.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	57.1%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	34.4%
Electricity	47.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.0%
No fuel used	7.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	523	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	95	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	108	10.9%
Female householder, no spouse	265	26.7%
Households with children under 18	136	13.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	610	61.6%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.6%	13.6%
Married	63.2%	50.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.3%
Widowed	4.2%	19.1%
Divorced	14.0%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 3.4%

HS graduate 47.2%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.6%

Graduate / professional 8.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.0%
Bachelor's or higher	17.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	3.5%
Kindergarten	56	16.3%
Elementary school	86	25.1%
High school	98	28.6%
College / grad school	91	26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 18.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.0%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Education & healthcare 11.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Other services 6.0%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Professional & management 2.6%

Information 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	17.3%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.0%
Government	21.6%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.4%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 8.5%

Under 18 years 7.7%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 86.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	53.7%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	49.4%
High cholesterol	43.8%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	9.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	15.7%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	55.2%
Cholesterol screening	92.7%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	12.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	39.4%
Under 18	33.2%
18–64 years	25.3%
65 and over	60.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	58.0%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,254	97.5%
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)	2,275	98.4%
Born in same state	2,271	98.2%
Born in different state	1,380	59.7%
Foreign born	4	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	365	15.8%
Arab	327	14.1%
Italian	292	12.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	31	1.3%
Polish	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42055

What city is ZIP code 42055 in?

ZIP code 42055 is primarily assigned to Kuttawa, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42055 in?

ZIP code 42055 falls within Lyon County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42055 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 42055 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 42055 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 42055 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 42055 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 42055 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42055 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 42055 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 42055 in?

ZIP code 42055 observes the CST timezone.