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Casey County
Middleburg, KY
42541
42541 ZIP Code — Middleburg, KY
Casey County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42541 is located in
Middleburg ,
Kentucky ,
within Casey County .
It covers approximately 14.86 square miles and serves a population of
279 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 42541
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $43,109. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
Overall, ZIP code 42541 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, and high homeownership.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
279
Population density
19 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
045
Geography
Land area
14.86 sq mi
Water area
0.08 sq mi
Latitude
37.3837
Longitude
-84.8054
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
86.5%
70.8%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
9.7%
20.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
7.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$43,109
Median household income
19.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 41 14.7% 18 and over 238 85.3% 65 and over 72 25.8% Median age 54.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
86.5%
70.8%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
9.7%
20.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
7.4%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.2%
Range % of households $15k–$25k 16.5% $25k–$35k 20.7% $35k–$50k 50.4% $50k–$75k 12.4% Median income $43,109
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 100.0% Renter occupied 0.0% Vacant 38.6% Single-family detached 84.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 5.5 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 0.0% 2000–2009 34.5% 1990–1999 0.0% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 45.2% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 20.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 21.3% 3 bedrooms 78.7% 4 bedrooms 0.0% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 9.1% 2 vehicles 50.4% 3 or more 40.5%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 59.5% Propane / LP gas 21.5% Wood 19.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 78 64.5% Cohabiting couple 19 15.7% Male householder, no spouse 24 19.8% Female householder, no spouse 0 0.0% Households with children under 18 27 22.3% Households with seniors (65+) 46 38.0% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 26.3% 18.1% Married 62.4% 81.9% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 0.0% Divorced 11.3% 0.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.0%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 100.0% Bachelor's or higher 19.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 20 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Transportation & utilities
23.8%
Education & healthcare
12.4%
Agriculture & mining
5.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 12.4% Service 31.4% Sales & office 21.0% Natural resources & construction 35.2% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 62.9% Government 0.0% Self-employed 31.4% Unpaid family workers 5.7%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 28.9% Retirement income 43.0% Supplemental Security 9.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 14.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 39.1% High blood pressure 46.8% High cholesterol 39.2% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 10.1% Stroke 4.8% Asthma 12.2% Arthritis 37.2% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 14.6% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.8% Binge drinking 13.6% No physical activity 38.4% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.3% Depression 27.5% Fair or poor health 27.3% Poor mental health 19.6% Poor physical health 18.3% No health insurance 12.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 47.8% Cholesterol screening 89.3% Teeth loss 26.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 52 21.8%
Disability % Any disability 10.8% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.1% 65 and over 0.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.4% Public insurance 66.3% No insurance 0.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 258 92.5% 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) 279 100.0% Born in same state 279 100.0% Born in different state 225 80.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 69 24.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.4% Internet access 100.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42541
What city is ZIP code 42541 in?
ZIP code 42541 is primarily assigned to Middleburg, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42541 in?
ZIP code 42541 falls within Casey County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 42541 have an older population?
26% of residents in ZIP code 42541 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 42541 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 42541 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42541?
19% of residents in ZIP code 42541 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 42541?
The median household income in ZIP code 42541 is $43,109, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 42541 in?
ZIP code 42541 observes the EST timezone.
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