42265 ZIP Code — Olmstead, KY

Logan County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42265 is located in Olmstead, Kentucky, within Logan County. It covers approximately 54.47 square miles and serves a population of 982 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42265

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $105,000.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

982

population

54.47

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42265 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42265

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Olmstead	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	982
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	141

Geography
Land area	54.47 sq mi
Water area	0.49 sq mi
Latitude	36.7275
Longitude	-86.9968
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	60.3%	50.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	7.1%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.1%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

982

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$105,000

Median household income

$32,718

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

93.3%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

32.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

100

15–19

25–34

35–44

115

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	32.7%
18 and over	661	67.3%
65 and over	107	10.9%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.4%

Black or African American 7.6%

Group	Count	%
White	907	92.4%
Black or African American	75	7.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	50.8%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	7.1%	34.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	28.8%	12.9%	17.6%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.1%	4.2%

Under $10k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 3.0%

$25k–$35k 19.5%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 6.4%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 33.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	3.0%
$25k–$35k	19.5%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	6.4%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	16.5%
$150k–$200k	33.5%
Median income	$105,000

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 26.1%

$100k–$150k 3.3%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 30.1%

$500k–$1M 20.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	93.3%
Renter occupied	6.7%
Vacant	11.8%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.11

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	29.6%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	14.2%
1980–1989	14.0%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	5.1%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	16.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	66.4%
4 bedrooms	21.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	45.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	32.9%
Propane / LP gas	67.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	225	68.6%
Cohabiting couple	33	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	21	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	49	14.9%
Households with children under 18	173	52.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	76	23.2%
Average household size	2.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.7%	26.6%
Married	77.3%	53.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	2.6%	9.4%
Divorced	3.4%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 38.3%

Some college, no degree 14.6%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 32.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	32.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	2.4%
Elementary school	170	50.4%
High school	152	45.1%
College / grad school	7	2.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.0%

Manufacturing 21.4%

Agriculture & mining 17.2%

Public administration 13.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	48.4%
Service	15.1%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	4.7%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.7%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	9.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.7%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.2

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	23.2%
Retirement income	17.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	12.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.3%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	33.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.2%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	29	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	4.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	2.2%
65 and over	28.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.7%
Public insurance	21.8%
No insurance	0.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	966	98.4%
Spanish	17	1.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	1.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	982	100.0%
Born in same state	982	100.0%
Born in different state	655	66.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	48	4.9%
Arab	31	3.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	24	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	70.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42265

What city is ZIP code 42265 in?

ZIP code 42265 is primarily assigned to Olmstead, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42265 in?

ZIP code 42265 falls within Logan County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42265 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 42265 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 42265 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 42265 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42265?

The median household income in ZIP code 42265 is $105,000, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42265?

ZIP code 42265 has an estimated population of 982 residents, with a density of 18 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42265 in?

ZIP code 42265 observes the CST timezone.