ZipCodesToGo
Kentucky ZIP Codes
Mccreary County
Strunk, KY
42649
42649 ZIP Code — Strunk, KY
Mccreary County, Kentucky
ZIP code 42649 is located in
Strunk ,
Kentucky ,
within Mccreary County .
It covers approximately 73.49 square miles and serves a population of
1,471 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 606 .
About ZIP code 42649
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 $100,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 42649 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.
42649 ZIP code map
View map of 42649
Cities in ZIP code 42649
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42649. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,471
Population density
20 / sq mi
State FIPS
21
County FIPS
147
Geography
Land area
73.49 sq mi
Water area
0.35 sq mi
Latitude
36.6426
Longitude
-84.4704
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
606
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.5%
70.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
14.1%
22.3%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
6.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.2%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
$100,900
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 362 24.6% 18 and over 1,109 75.4% 65 and over 329 22.4% Median age 46.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 1,471 100%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
73.5%
70.1%
47.9%
$50k – $100k
14.1%
22.3%
30.3%
$100k – $200k
12.4%
6.6%
17.6%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.1%
4.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 36.6% $10k–$15k 17.0% $15k–$25k 3.3% $25k–$35k 13.8% $35k–$50k 0.7% $50k–$75k 5.2% $75k–$100k 5.6% $100k–$150k 6.0% $150k–$200k 11.8% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $100,900 Median rent / month $679 Owner occupied 72.3% Renter occupied 27.7% Vacant 15.9% Single-family detached 52.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 42.3% Median rooms 5.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.07
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 2.4% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 31.5% 1990–1999 23.8% 1980–1989 15.2% 1970–1979 13.0% 1960–1969 8.6% 1950–1959 3.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 0.8%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 3.0% 2 bedrooms 13.3% 3 bedrooms 76.8% 4 bedrooms 6.9% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 16.8% 1 vehicle 38.6% 2 vehicles 18.0% 3 or more 26.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 79.9% Propane / LP gas 12.8% Wood 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 291 41.8% Cohabiting couple 34 4.9% Male householder, no spouse 211 30.3% Female householder, no spouse 160 23.0% Households with children under 18 206 29.6% Households with seniors (65+) 242 34.8% Average household size 2.11
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 5.4% 12.5% Married 66.0% 60.3% Separated 12.8% 0.0% Widowed 2.2% 4.4% Divorced 13.6% 22.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
14.3%
Some college, no degree
15.1%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.2% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 19 8.3% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 177 77.3% High school 6 2.6% College / grad school 27 11.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Public administration
20.0%
Transportation & utilities
15.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.6%
Education & healthcare
5.9%
Professional & management
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
2.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.4% Service 0.0% Sales & office 15.9% Natural resources & construction 23.5% Production & transportation 29.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 51.5% Government 42.8% Self-employed 5.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 87.4% Carpool 12.6% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.0
Poverty
Married-couple families
22.3%
Female-led households
100.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 29.3% Retirement income 29.9% Supplemental Security 10.9% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 37.2%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 44.8% High blood pressure 47.0% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 15.0% Heart disease 9.8% Stroke 4.9% Asthma 13.0% Arthritis 35.8% Kidney disease 4.1% Pulmonary disease 15.8% Cancer 6.6%
Behavior / access % Smoking 33.7% Binge drinking 13.8% No physical activity 40.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 41.9% Depression 29.1% Fair or poor health 29.9% Poor mental health 21.5% Poor physical health 19.7% No health insurance 13.7% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 42.3% Cholesterol screening 87.0% Teeth loss 30.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 121 10.9%
Disability % Any disability 21.1% Under 18 3.9% 18–64 years 11.2% 65 and over 63.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 44.5% Public insurance 67.2% No insurance 0.7% Uninsured under 19 1.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,311 89.1% 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) 1,458 99.1% Born in same state 1,458 99.1% Born in different state 812 55.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 13 0.9% Not a US citizen 13 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 144 9.8% Italian 37 2.5%
Ancestry Count % French 21 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.3% Internet access 83.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42649
What city is ZIP code 42649 in?
ZIP code 42649 is primarily assigned to Strunk, Kentucky.
What county is ZIP code 42649 in?
ZIP code 42649 falls within Mccreary County, Kentucky.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42649?
50% of residents in ZIP code 42649 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 42649 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 42649 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42649?
The median home value in ZIP code 42649 is $100,900.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 42649?
Health data for ZIP code 42649 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 42649 in?
ZIP code 42649 observes the EST timezone.
Need the complete ZIP code database?
Download all 42,000+ US ZIP codes — Excel, CSV, or Access. Includes lat/lng, county FIPS & timezone.
Download database →
