42371 ZIP Code — Rumsey, KY

Mclean County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42371 is located in Rumsey, Kentucky, within Mclean County. It covers approximately 38.07 square miles and serves a population of 331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42371

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $137,813. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 64% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42371 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

331

population

38.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42371 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42371

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rumsey	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	331
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	149

Geography
Land area	38.07 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	37.4990
Longitude	-87.2702
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	31.4%	45.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	33.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	48.9%	19.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

331

Population

People per sq mi

60.8

Median age

$137,813

Median household income

$58,987

Per capita income

$210,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.3%

Home ownership

5.1%

Poverty rate

15.8%

Unemployment

205

Housing units

25.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	5.7%
18 and over	312	94.3%
65 and over	143	43.2%
Median age	60.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	331	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	31.4%	45.3%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	33.3%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	48.9%	19.7%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.4%

$35k–$50k 4.7%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 40.3%

$150k–$200k 43.0%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	5.4%
$35k–$50k	4.7%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	40.3%
$150k–$200k	43.0%
Median income	$137,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 25.4%

$200k–$300k 16.9%

$300k–$500k 36.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.3%
Renter occupied	4.7%
Vacant	29.7%
Single-family detached	84.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	22.6%
1970–1979	33.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	20.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	28.3%
4 bedrooms	59.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	61.7%
3 or more	38.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.8%
Electricity	43.6%
Propane / LP gas	41.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	127	85.2%
Cohabiting couple	15	10.1%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7	4.7%
Households with children under 18	14	9.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	95	63.8%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.4%	15.2%
Married	70.7%	80.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	4.6%
Divorced	9.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 12.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	25.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	6	31.6%
Elementary school	7	36.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	6	31.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.6%

Wholesale trade 27.8%

Retail trade 12.8%

Manufacturing 11.2%

Public administration 8.0%

Other services 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	47.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.6%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.1%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.0%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 5.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 5.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.8%
Retirement income	69.1%
Supplemental Security	10.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.2%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.0%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	20.8%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	10.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	54.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	15	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.0%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	331	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)	331	100.0%
Born in same state	319	96.4%
Born in different state	262	79.2%
Foreign born	12	3.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	60	18.1%
Italian	52	15.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	45	13.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42371

What city is ZIP code 42371 in?

ZIP code 42371 is primarily assigned to Rumsey, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42371 in?

ZIP code 42371 falls within Mclean County, Kentucky.

Does ZIP code 42371 have an older population?

43% of residents in ZIP code 42371 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 42371 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 42371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 42371 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 42371 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42371?

The median household income in ZIP code 42371 is $137,813, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42371 in?

ZIP code 42371 observes the CST timezone.