42160 ZIP Code — Park City, KY

Barren County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42160 is located in Park City, Kentucky, within Barren County. It covers approximately 64.60 square miles and serves a population of 2,192 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42160

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 $178,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $45,952. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 (29%) compared to national benchmarks. 30% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 42160 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,192

population

64.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42160 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42160

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42160. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Park City	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42163 Rocky Hill (2.6 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (5.5 mi) 42127 Cave City (10 mi) 42159 Oakland (10.9 mi) 42141 Glasgow (11.2 mi) 42259 Mammoth Cave (12.2 mi) 42749 Horse Cave (14 mi) 42210 Brownsville (15.4 mi) 42729 Cub Run (16.3 mi) 42103 Bowling Green (16.5 mi) 42123 Austin (17.7 mi) 42285 Sweeden (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,192
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	009

Geography
Land area	64.60 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	37.0641
Longitude	-86.0741
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	65.8%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,192

Population

People per sq mi

31.8

Median age

$45,952

Median household income

$19,805

Per capita income

$178,300

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

65.9%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

540

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

100

Under 5

100

5–9

132

10–14

120

15–19

20–24

25–34

142

35–44

128

112

45–54

101

55–59

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	719	32.8%
18 and over	1,473	67.2%
65 and over	306	14.0%
Median age	31.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 4.9%

Two or more races 4.3%

Black or African American 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,902	82.5%
Hispanic or Latino	113	4.9%
Other race	113	4.9%
Two or more races	98	4.3%
Black or African American	79	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.8%	60.7%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	25.0%	27.2%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	10.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.0%	4.2%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 10.2%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	10.2%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	10.4%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$45,952

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 20.3%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 26.2%

$300k–$500k 16.4%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,300
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	65.9%
Renter occupied	34.1%
Vacant	13.2%
Single-family detached	65.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.7%
Mobile homes	27.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	20.7%
1990–1999	11.6%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	11.6%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.3%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.3%
1 vehicle	21.6%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	40.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.2%
Electricity	58.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Wood	2.7%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	358	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	18	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	173	26.0%
Female householder, no spouse	117	17.6%
Households with children under 18	199	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	181	27.2%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.0%	23.6%
Married	56.2%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.2%	5.7%
Divorced	10.6%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 14.2%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 18.6%

Associate's degree 5.5%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	25	4.3%
Kindergarten	10	1.7%
Elementary school	347	59.2%
High school	153	26.1%
College / grad school	51	8.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 15.1%

Retail trade 13.8%

Professional & management 12.8%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Other services 4.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.2%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	24.8%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.5%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	14.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.8%
Carpool	20.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 66.1%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 11.5%

Female-led households 60.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.7%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	4.4%
Cash public assistance	4.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.8%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.4%
Depression	27.7%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	46.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	25.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	24.9%
65 and over	31.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.7%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	30.3%
Uninsured under 19	54.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,002	91.3%
Spanish	101	5.0%
Other Indo-European	63	3.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	1.9%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,133	97.3%
Born in same state	2,127	97.0%
Born in different state	1,615	73.7%
Foreign born	6	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	59	2.7%
Not a US citizen	3	5.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	611	27.9%
Italian	146	6.7%
French	127	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.8%
German	13	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	91.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42160

What city is ZIP code 42160 in?

ZIP code 42160 is primarily assigned to Park City, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42160 in?

ZIP code 42160 falls within Barren County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42160?

35% of residents in ZIP code 42160 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 42160 family-oriented?

33% of residents in ZIP code 42160 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 42160 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 42160 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42160?

The median home value in ZIP code 42160 is $178,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 42160 in?

ZIP code 42160 observes the CST timezone.