42164 ZIP Code — Scottsville, KY

Allen County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42164 is located in Scottsville, Kentucky, within Allen County. It covers approximately 261.89 square miles and serves a population of 16,843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42164

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,027. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42164 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,843

population

261.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42164 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42164

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Scottsville	Acceptable
Scottsville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42120 Adolphus (7.7 mi) 42122 Alvaton (10.1 mi) 42123 Austin (11.2 mi) 42103 Bowling Green (13.7 mi) 37186 Westmoreland (14.3 mi) 42133 Fountain Run (14.6 mi) 42159 Oakland (15.6 mi) 42104 Bowling Green (16.2 mi) 42141 Glasgow (17.3 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (17.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,843
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	261.89 sq mi
Water area	7.06 sq mi
Latitude	36.7825
Longitude	-86.1930
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	56.7%	55.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	12.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.8%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

16,843

Population

People per sq mi

41.5

Median age

$57,027

Median household income

$28,756

Per capita income

$159,000

Median home value

$847

Median monthly rent

75.9%

Home ownership

16.7%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

5,977

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

518

Under 5

524

536

5–9

543

515

10–14

521

459

15–19

466

503

20–24

509

1,109

25–34

1,123

917

35–44

929

1,069

45–54

1,083

584

55–59

592

621

60–64

630

906

65–74

917

422

75–84

427

209

85+

211

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,797	22.5%
18 and over	13,046	77.5%
65 and over	3,092	18.4%
Median age	41.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.1%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Black or African American 1%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,027	94.1%
Two or more races	516	3%
Hispanic or Latino	182	1.1%
Black or African American	167	1%
Other race	123	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.7%	55.4%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	30.6%	30.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	10.9%	12.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	1.8%	1.8%	4.2%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 3.7%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 17.2%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	3.7%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	17.2%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$57,027

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.9%

$50k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 22.6%

$150k–$200k 18.0%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 13.5%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,000
Median rent / month	$847
Owner occupied	75.9%
Renter occupied	24.1%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	73.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	18.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	12.3%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	16.0%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	9.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.3%
2 bedrooms	27.0%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	36.0%
3 or more	29.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.4%
Electricity	77.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.4%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	5.3%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,286	50.7%
Cohabiting couple	329	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,070	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,793	27.7%
Households with children under 18	2,074	32.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,214	34.2%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.8%	21.2%
Married	51.7%	47.2%
Separated	1.3%	1.1%
Widowed	3.3%	14.8%
Divorced	14.9%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 19.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.3%

Graduate / professional 7.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	149	4.5%
Kindergarten	125	3.7%
Elementary school	1,852	55.4%
High school	698	20.9%
College / grad school	519	15.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.2%

Education & healthcare 20.1%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.3%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.0%

Professional & management 4.7%

Public administration 2.3%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	14.7%
Sales & office	19.9%
Natural resources & construction	10.1%
Production & transportation	23.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.0%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	8.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	9.4%
Public transit	0.4%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 16.7%

Under 18 years 27.0%

18 and over 13.8%

Married-couple families 6.7%

Female-led households 37.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.6%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.0%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	32.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,089	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	3.1%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.2%
Public insurance	48.0%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	9.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,801	93.8%
Spanish	536	3.4%
Other Indo-European	130	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	395	2.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,528	98.1%
Born in same state	16,498	98.0%
Born in different state	11,690	69.4%
Foreign born	30	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	315	1.9%
Not a US citizen	122	38.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,647	15.7%
French	2,327	13.8%
Italian	1,602	9.5%
Polish	232	1.4%
English	133	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	43	0.3%
German	12	0.1%
Dutch	10	0.1%
Norwegian	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42164

What city is ZIP code 42164 in?

ZIP code 42164 is primarily assigned to Scottsville, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42164 in?

ZIP code 42164 falls within Allen County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42164?

17% of residents in ZIP code 42164 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 42164 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 42164 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42164?

The median home value in ZIP code 42164 is $159,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42164?

ZIP code 42164 has an estimated population of 16,843 residents, with a density of 64 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 42164 in?

ZIP code 42164 observes the CST timezone.