42717 ZIP Code
Burkesville, Kentucky
December 30, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 42717 |
| City/Town: | Burkesville |
| County: | Cumberland |
| State: | Kentucky |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 5,916 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,315 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,083 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,409 |
| Median Home Value: | $128,500 |
| Land Area: | 304.7 sq miles
789.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 7.5 sq miles
19.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7824, -85.3885 |
Population Information (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 5,916 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,909 | 49.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,007 | 50.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 45.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 331 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 474 | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 283 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 292 | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 233 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 701 | 11.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 562 | 9.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 743 | 12.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 460 | 7.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 531 | 9.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 784 | 13.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 396 | 6.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 126 | 2.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $128,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $516 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,409 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,520 | 73.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 889 | 26.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,910 | 75.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 610 | 24.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,303 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 303 | 7.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 556 | 12.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,812 | 42.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 727 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 162 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 503 | 11.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 240 | 5.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 80.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 17.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (42717 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,315 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $52,107 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $56,543 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,083 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,410 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,329 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 81 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,327 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,744 | 74.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 277 | 11.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 308 | 13.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,504 | 93.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 162 | 2.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 15 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 49 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 64 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 122 | 2.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 99 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 105 | 1.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 54 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 44 | 0.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (42717 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 317 | 12.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 299 | 11.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 199 | 7.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 211 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 511 | 20.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 433 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 145 | 5.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 342 | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 45 | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 18 | 0.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (42717 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,779 | 76.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 245 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 10 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 50 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 77 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (42717 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 70 | 3.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 187 | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 464 | 19.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 414 | 17.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 244 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 19 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 183 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 166 | 7.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 347 | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 97 | 4.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 62 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 76 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 28.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 5,229 | 88.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,918 | 49.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,255 | 55.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 606 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (42717 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,459 | 57.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 954 | 37.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 519 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 294 | 11.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 563 | 22.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (42717 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,283 | 67.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 84 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 87 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 57 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 37 | 1.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 11 | 0.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 49 | 1.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 801 | 23.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (42717 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 229 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 555 | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 585 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 705 | 20.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 589 | 17.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 288 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 154 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 153 | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 151 | 4.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (42717 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 22 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 353 | 10.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 724 | 21.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,798 | 52.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 452 | 13.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 60 | 1.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (42717 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 214 | 8.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 273 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,716 | 68.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 295 | 11.7% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (42717 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 249 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 647 | 25.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 883 | 35.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 741 | 29.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (42717 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 270 | 14.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 441 | 23.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 311 | 16.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 291 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 454 | 23.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 113 | 5.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 12 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 18 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (42717 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,148 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $350 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $516 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,520 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,007 | 40.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 287 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 648 | 25.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 647 | 25.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 617 | 24.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 929 | 36.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.31 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.22 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (42717 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,351 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 553 | 23.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,120 | 47.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 114 | 4.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 534 | 22.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 646 | 27.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (42717 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,096 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 72 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 161 | 14.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 459 | 41.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 241 | 22.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 163 | 14.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,645 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 362 | 7.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 5,835 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,126 | 19.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 20 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 625 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 481 | 42.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (42717 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 5,107 | 86.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 738 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 382 | 51.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 356 | 48.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 120 | 16.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (42717 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 5,851 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 56 | 0.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 65 | 116.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 65 | 116.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 65 | 116.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 16 | 28.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 10.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 23 | 41.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (42717 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,585 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 5,191 | 92.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 394 | 7.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 151 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 243 | 4.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (42717 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,520 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,129 | 84.5% | 89.4% |
Burkesville, KY42717