42285 ZIP Code — Sweeden, KY

Edmonson County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42285 is located in Sweeden, Kentucky, within Edmonson County. It covers approximately 8.36 square miles and serves a population of 535 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42285

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $119,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,239. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42285 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

535

population

8.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42285 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42285

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42285. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sweeden	Acceptable
Sweeden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42207 Bee Spring (2.8 mi) 42210 Brownsville (3.3 mi) 42259 Mammoth Cave (8.6 mi) 42252 Jetson (11 mi) 42729 Cub Run (11 mi) 42721 Caneyville (14.2 mi) 42762 Millwood (14.4 mi) 42726 Clarkson (15.2 mi) 42754 Leitchfield (16.1 mi) 42163 Rocky Hill (16.3 mi) 42171 Smiths Grove (17.2 mi) 42159 Oakland (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	535
Population density	64 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	8.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	37.2609
Longitude	-86.3075
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	56.4%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	12.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

535

Population

People per sq mi

32.7

Median age

$34,239

Median household income

$19,125

Per capita income

$119,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

33.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

210

Housing units

31.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	144	26.9%
18 and over	391	73.1%
65 and over	56	10.5%
Median age	32.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 98.7%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	528	98.7%
Two or more races	7	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	58.6%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	28.9%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	7.8%	12.2%	17.6%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.3%	4.2%

$10k–$15k 2.4%

$15k–$25k 28.6%

$25k–$35k 25.7%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 26.2%

$75k–$100k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	2.4%
$15k–$25k	28.6%
$25k–$35k	25.7%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	26.2%
$75k–$100k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$34,239

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.6%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 8.0%

$300k–$500k 12.1%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$119,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	65.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	43.8%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	21.2%
3 bedrooms	56.7%
4 bedrooms	3.7%
5+ bedrooms	13.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.7%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	33.5%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	76.7%
Propane / LP gas	9.2%
Wood	14.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	126	61.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	68	33.0%
Female householder, no spouse	12	5.8%
Households with children under 18	74	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	45	21.8%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.2%	0.0%
Married	56.6%	93.0%
Separated	3.2%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	21.0%	7.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.6%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 12.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	31.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	8.7%
Elementary school	88	69.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	27	21.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 40.9%

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 12.6%

Information 10.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Manufacturing 4.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.8%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	27.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.3%
Government	28.4%
Self-employed	2.3%
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)	24.0

Poverty

All people 33.1%

Under 18 years 53.5%

18 and over 25.6%

Married-couple families 29.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	21.8%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	35.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	38.8%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	13.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	14.5%
No physical activity	36.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	19.5%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	12.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	1.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	12.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.9%
Public insurance	63.9%
No insurance	4.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	515	96.3%
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)	535	100.0%
Born in same state	535	100.0%
Born in different state	488	91.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	129	24.1%
Italian	90	16.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	33	6.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	86.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42285

What city is ZIP code 42285 in?

ZIP code 42285 is primarily assigned to Sweeden, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42285 in?

ZIP code 42285 falls within Edmonson County, Kentucky.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 42285?

33% of residents in ZIP code 42285 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 42285 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 42285 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42285?

The median home value in ZIP code 42285 is $119,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42285?

The median household income in ZIP code 42285 is $34,239, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42285 in?

ZIP code 42285 observes the CST timezone.