42081 Zip Code Profile

42081 is a sparsely populated, rural zip code in Smithland, Kentucky. The population is primarily white, older, and mostly married couples. Housing prices here (average $82,900) are fairly typical for the Paducah area.

The average family income here is $57,753/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 42081 is $37,372.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 42081 earn an average of $34,253/year. Women earn only $15,105/year.

910 people in 42081 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 42081? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 27.2 minutes.

The median age here is 45. There are 1,087 men and 1,116 women. The median age for men is 43 while for women the median age is 46.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,558 people (out of the 2,203 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 820 homes, and 13 businesses every day. 29 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

42081 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 369 feet above sea levell.

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• Golconda Farmers Market
• Lake Barkley Farmers Market

• Livingston County Farmers' Market

• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,203
• White Population: 2,178
• Black Population: 7
• Hispanic Population: 34
• Asian Population: 5
• Hawaiian Population: 0
• Indian Population: 15
• Male Population: 1,087
• Female Population: 1,116
• Median Age: 45
• Median Age of Males: 43
• Median Age of Females: 46

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Kentucky
• CSA Name: Paducah-Mayfield, KY-IL
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Paducah KY-IL
• County: Livingston
• City: Smithland
• Longitude: -88.4
• Latitude: 37.4
• Elevation: 370 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 270

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 901
• Drive alone: 763
• Carpool: 98
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 29


• Average commute time: 27.2 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 56
•    5 - 9: 105
•    10 - 14: 81
•    15 - 19: 63
•    20 - 24: 166
•    25 - 29: 69
•    30 - 34: 198
•    35 - 39: 22
•    40 - 44: 22
•    45 - 59: 32
•    60 - 89: 66
•    90 plus: 21

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $82,900
• Average Annual Household Income: $45,160
• Businesses: 28
• Employees: 200
• Annual Payroll: $10,327,000
• Average Family Income: $57,753
• Median Family Income: $30,978
• Average Income for Men: $34,253
• Average Income for Women: $15,105

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 11683.0
• Sr Senator: Rand Paul (R)
• Jr Senator: Mitch McConnell (R)
• US House Representative: Ed Whitfield (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 139
• State FIPS Code: 21

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View all schools in Smithland

Primary Schools

South Livingston Elementary School

850 Cutoff Rd

Smithland, KY 42081

(270) 928-3500

High Schools

Livingston Central High School

750 Us 60 W

Smithland, KY 42081

(270) 928-2065

Other Schools

Smithland Elementary School

712 Court St

Smithland, KY 42081

(270) 928-2330