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Livingston County
Salem, KY
42078
42078 ZIP Code — Salem, KY
Livingston County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42078 is located in
Salem ,
Kentucky ,
within Livingston County .
It covers approximately 88.70 square miles and serves a population of
1,764 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 270/364 .
About ZIP code 42078
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 $85,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $47,232. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 42078 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,764
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
139
Geography
Land area
88.70 sq mi
Water area
0.90 sq mi
Latitude
37.2918
Longitude
-88.2845
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
270/364
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.5%
48.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
35.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
13.7%
14.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.5%
1.8%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$47,232
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 345 19.6% 18 and over 1,419 80.4% 65 and over 509 28.9% Median age 46.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
1.9%
Group Count % White 1,635 91.5% Two or more races 70 3.9% Black or African American 34 1.9% Hispanic or Latino 22 1.2% Other race 22 1.2% Asian 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
53.5%
48.3%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
32.2%
35.6%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
13.7%
14.3%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.5%
1.8%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 6.5% $10k–$15k 9.2% $15k–$25k 7.1% $25k–$35k 13.8% $35k–$50k 17.4% $50k–$75k 15.8% $75k–$100k 16.2% $100k–$150k 11.5% $150k–$200k 1.0% $200k+ 1.4% Median income $47,232
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $85,800 Median rent / month $644 Owner occupied 84.2% Renter occupied 15.8% Vacant 26.4% Single-family detached 77.6% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.9% 2010–2019 8.2% 2000–2009 11.2% 1990–1999 10.4% 1980–1989 10.2% 1970–1979 18.4% 1960–1969 12.7% 1950–1959 12.0% 1940–1949 9.3% 1939 or earlier 6.7%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.1% 1 bedroom 5.0% 2 bedrooms 32.4% 3 bedrooms 49.9% 4 bedrooms 9.0% 5+ bedrooms 1.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.5% 1 vehicle 37.4% 2 vehicles 34.7% 3 or more 22.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 3.4% Electricity 40.3% Propane / LP gas 51.4% Fuel oil 2.6% Wood 2.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 318 45.2% Cohabiting couple 19 2.7% Male householder, no spouse 95 13.5% Female householder, no spouse 271 38.5% Households with children under 18 184 26.2% Households with seniors (65+) 344 48.9% Average household size 2.42
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.0% 22.7% Married 47.2% 39.2% Separated 1.4% 0.3% Widowed 5.7% 21.8% Divorced 13.6% 16.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.9%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
3.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 83.1% Bachelor's or higher 8.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 2 0.5% Kindergarten 12 3.0% Elementary school 155 38.6% High school 137 34.1% College / grad school 96 23.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Agriculture & mining
9.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Public administration
2.8%
Finance & real estate
1.5%
Professional & management
1.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.5% Service 10.2% Sales & office 18.3% Natural resources & construction 15.1% Production & transportation 28.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.6% Government 14.9% Self-employed 7.5% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 83.5% Carpool 12.5% Public transit 0.0% Walk 1.5% Work from home 2.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 31.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.2%
Female-led households
21.2%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 54.1% Retirement income 41.0% Supplemental Security 10.8% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 10.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 40.2% High blood pressure 48.8% High cholesterol 42.1% Diabetes 16.1% Heart disease 11.1% Stroke 5.2% Asthma 11.8% Arthritis 39.6% Kidney disease 4.4% Pulmonary disease 15.0% Cancer 8.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 26.1% Binge drinking 12.8% No physical activity 37.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.2% Depression 25.8% Fair or poor health 27.2% Poor mental health 18.0% Poor physical health 18.0% No health insurance 11.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.5% Visited dentist 49.2% Cholesterol screening 90.5% Teeth loss 24.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 55 3.9%
Disability % Any disability 32.3% Under 18 10.7% 18–64 years 27.1% 65 and over 58.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 61.9% Public insurance 52.2% No insurance 5.9% Uninsured under 19 1.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,709 96.9% Spanish 6 0.4% Other Indo-European 6 0.4% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,761 99.8% Born in same state 1,761 99.8% Born in different state 1,323 75.0% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 3 0.2% Not a US citizen 3 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 250 14.2% French 237 13.4% Italian 112 6.3%
Ancestry Count % Polish 8 0.5% English 6 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.9% Internet access 83.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42078
What city is ZIP code 42078 in?
ZIP code 42078 is primarily assigned to Salem, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42078 in?
ZIP code 42078 falls within Livingston County, Kentucky.
Does ZIP code 42078 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 42078 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 42078 have a large retiree population?
54% of households in ZIP code 42078 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 42078?
8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Is ZIP code 42078 mostly owner-occupied?
84% of occupied units in ZIP code 42078 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 42078 in?
ZIP code 42078 observes the CST timezone.
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