42079 ZIP Code — Sedalia, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42079 is located in Sedalia, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 54.39 square miles and serves a population of 1,588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42079

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 $204,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($74,709) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

1,588

population

54.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42079 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42079

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42079. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sedalia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42040 Farmington (4.2 mi) 42088 Wingo (8.5 mi) 38226 Dukedom (8.9 mi) 42066 Mayfield (10.1 mi) 38241 Palmersville (10.5 mi) 42085 Water Valley (11.8 mi) 42054 Kirksey (13.3 mi) 38224 Cottage Grove (13.4 mi) 42049 Hazel (14.4 mi) 42041 Fulton (14.7 mi) 38251 Puryear (16.3 mi) 42071 Murray (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,588
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	54.39 sq mi
Water area	0.22 sq mi
Latitude	36.5747
Longitude	-88.5820
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	40.0%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	12.1%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,588

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

$74,709

Median household income

$42,316

Per capita income

$204,500

Median home value

$764

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

584

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

146

139

35–44

167

117

45–54

142

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	323	20.3%
18 and over	1,265	79.7%
65 and over	213	13.4%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 95.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,553	95.7%
Hispanic or Latino	35	2.2%
Two or more races	35	2.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.0%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	12.1%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 20.7%

$75k–$100k 12.5%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 2.8%

$200k+ 20.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	20.7%
$75k–$100k	12.5%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	2.8%
$200k+	20.3%
Median income	$74,709

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 5.0%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 19.1%

$200k–$300k 32.7%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,500
Median rent / month	$764
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	21.2%
Single-family detached	90.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	7.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	24.7%
1990–1999	15.9%
1980–1989	2.4%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	31.8%
3 bedrooms	34.9%
4 bedrooms	9.6%
5+ bedrooms	7.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.8%
2 vehicles	41.2%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.2%
Electricity	29.1%
Propane / LP gas	45.9%
Fuel oil	8.0%
Wood	2.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	349	65.1%
Cohabiting couple	6	1.1%
Male householder, no spouse	104	19.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	14.4%
Households with children under 18	156	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	163	30.4%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	31.4%
Married	76.0%	56.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	5.0%
Divorced	2.5%	6.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 42.3%

Some college, no degree 16.8%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.1%

Graduate / professional 17.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	3.8%
Kindergarten	19	5.6%
Elementary school	134	39.6%
High school	131	38.8%
College / grad school	41	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 27.5%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Construction 11.1%

Retail trade 10.3%

Professional & management 9.6%

Wholesale trade 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Manufacturing 4.3%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.9%
Service	7.4%
Sales & office	19.7%
Natural resources & construction	28.5%
Production & transportation	4.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.7%
Carpool	0.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	3.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 18.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.6%
Retirement income	34.1%
Supplemental Security	11.0%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	9.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	18.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	51	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	44.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.7%
Public insurance	26.6%
No insurance	20.9%
Uninsured under 19	5.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,549	97.5%
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)	1,553	97.8%
Born in same state	1,553	97.8%
Born in different state	1,277	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	35	2.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	292	18.4%
French	198	12.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	50	3.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.8%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42079

What city is ZIP code 42079 in?

ZIP code 42079 is primarily assigned to Sedalia, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42079 in?

ZIP code 42079 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42079 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 42079 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 42079?

ZIP code 42079 has an estimated population of 1,588 residents, with a density of 29 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42079?

The median home value in ZIP code 42079 is $204,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42079?

The median household income in ZIP code 42079 is $74,709, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42079 in?

ZIP code 42079 observes the CST timezone.