42082 ZIP Code — Symsonia, KY

Graves County, Kentucky

ZIP code 42082 is located in Symsonia, Kentucky, within Graves County. It covers approximately 27.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,897 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 270/364.

About ZIP code 42082

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 $150,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $74,444. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 30% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 42082 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,897

population

27.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

42082 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 42082

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 42082. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Symsonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

42027 Boaz (6.6 mi) 42003 Paducah (8 mi) 42051 Hickory (8.1 mi) 42029 Calvert City (9.6 mi) 42058 Ledbetter (10.2 mi) 42025 Benton (11.6 mi) 42069 Melber (12.8 mi) 42001 Paducah (13.8 mi) 42044 Gilbertsville (14.2 mi) 42054 Kirksey (14.8 mi) 42066 Mayfield (15.8 mi) 62910 Brookport (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,897
Population density	69 / sq mi
State FIPS	21
County FIPS	083

Geography
Land area	27.63 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	36.9134
Longitude	-88.5182
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	34.0%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.7%	4.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,897

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$74,444

Median household income

$36,559

Per capita income

$150,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.8%

Home ownership

3.5%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

895

Housing units

20.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

217

25–34

174

35–44

135

45–54

109

115

55–59

60–64

123

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	294	15.5%
18 and over	1,603	84.5%
65 and over	295	15.6%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.9%

Asian 1.4%

Black or African American 1.1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,802	93%
Hispanic or Latino	41	2.1%
Two or more races	36	1.9%
Asian	28	1.4%
Black or African American	21	1.1%
Other race	10	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	34.0%	52.0%	47.9%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	32.6%	30.3%
$100k – $200k	19.2%	12.8%	17.6%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.7%	4.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 11.3%

$25k–$35k 5.1%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	11.3%
$25k–$35k	5.1%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	18.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	11.2%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$74,444

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 2.2%

$50k–$100k 29.6%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 14.8%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.8%
Renter occupied	3.2%
Vacant	11.4%
Single-family detached	90.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	16.4%
2000–2009	26.8%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	7.7%
1960–1969	5.9%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	20.0%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	27.1%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.1%
1 vehicle	22.1%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	45.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.3%
Electricity	36.2%
Propane / LP gas	24.1%
Wood	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	591	72.4%
Cohabiting couple	17	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	125	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	83	10.2%
Households with children under 18	215	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	26.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.8%	11.2%
Married	68.7%	77.3%
Separated	1.6%	0.0%
Widowed	3.6%	5.0%
Divorced	10.3%	6.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 29.7%

Some college, no degree 31.2%

Associate's degree 15.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.7%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	162	54.9%
High school	78	26.4%
College / grad school	55	18.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 21.1%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Wholesale trade 6.5%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 4.4%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 3.3%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.2%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.8%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 3.5%

Under 18 years 2.7%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.5%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	29.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.7%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	19.0%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	9.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	55.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	16.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	127	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.3%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	21.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	75.0%
Public insurance	33.1%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,843	97.2%
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)	1,859	98.0%
Born in same state	1,835	96.7%
Born in different state	1,366	72.0%
Foreign born	24	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	38	2.0%
Not a US citizen	38	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	270	14.2%
French	217	11.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	6%
English	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	92.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 42082

What city is ZIP code 42082 in?

ZIP code 42082 is primarily assigned to Symsonia, Kentucky.

What county is ZIP code 42082 in?

ZIP code 42082 falls within Graves County, Kentucky.

Is ZIP code 42082 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 42082 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 42082?

The median home value in ZIP code 42082 is $150,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 42082?

ZIP code 42082 has an estimated population of 1,897 residents, with a density of 69 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 42082?

The median household income in ZIP code 42082 is $74,444, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 42082 in?

ZIP code 42082 observes the CST timezone.