42156 ZIP Code — Lucas, KY

Barren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42156 is located in Lucas, Kentucky, within Barren County. It covers approximately 7.61 square miles and serves a population of 270 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42156

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,800.

Median household income is $87,563. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42156 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

270

population

7.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42156 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42156

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42156. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lucas	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	270
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	7.61 sq mi
Water area	1.60 sq mi
Latitude	36.8603
Longitude	-86.0435
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	51.6%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

270

Population

People per sq mi

60.3

Median age

$87,563

Median household income

$56,253

Per capita income

$187,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.8%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

261

Housing units

21.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5	1.9%
18 and over	265	98.1%
65 and over	60	22.2%
Median age	60.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	270	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.6%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	21.0%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 29.5%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k+ 16.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	29.5%
$150k–$200k	14.8%
$200k+	16.1%
Median income	$87,563

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.7%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 24.2%

$200k–$300k 25.5%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	42.9%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	29.1%
1990–1999	12.3%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	0.8%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.0%
2 bedrooms	21.1%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	1.9%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.8%
2 vehicles	51.7%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	83.2%
Propane / LP gas	16.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	94	63.1%
Cohabiting couple	5	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	48	32.2%
Female householder, no spouse	2	1.3%
Households with children under 18	5	3.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	43	28.9%
Average household size	1.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	9.1%	16.2%
Married	59.7%	82.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	1.8%
Divorced	31.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 2.0%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 36.7%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.9%
Bachelor's or higher	21.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	5	100.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 16.8%

Education & healthcare 15.6%

Construction 15.0%

Manufacturing 13.8%

Retail trade 12.0%

Wholesale trade 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Information 4.8%

Finance & real estate 4.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	56.9%
Service	11.4%
Sales & office	9.0%
Natural resources & construction	10.8%
Production & transportation	12.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.6%
Government	20.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.7

Poverty

All people 0.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	43.6%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.8%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.6%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	23.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	11.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	17	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.4%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	96.7%
Public insurance	25.6%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	270	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)	250	92.6%
Born in same state	250	92.6%
Born in different state	128	47.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	20	7.4%
Not a US citizen	20	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	20%
Italian	33	12.2%
German	20	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	14	5.2%
Norwegian	9	3.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.2%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42156

What city is ZIP code 42156 in?

ZIP code 42156 is primarily assigned to Lucas, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42156 in?

ZIP code 42156 falls within Barren County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42156 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 42156 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42156?

The median home value in ZIP code 42156 is $187,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 42156?

ZIP code 42156 has an estimated population of 270 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42156?

The median household income in ZIP code 42156 is $87,563, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42156 in?

ZIP code 42156 observes the CST timezone.