ZIP code 42127
Where is ZIP code 42127?
Cave City, Kentucky
Barren County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42127 belongs to Cave City, Kentucky in Barren County. 42127 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270 and 364. About 7,030 people live in the 42127 area, where the median household income is $42,893. The closest ZIP codes are 42160 (Park City, 5.8 mi west), 42749 (Horse Cave, 5.9 mi northeast) and 42152 (Hiseville, 7.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 42127 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cave City |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Barren County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 37.117, -85.9443 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 421 |
Population and income in 42127
| Population | 7,030 · higher than 78% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 78 · higher than 62% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 43.9 years · higher than 64% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 47% / 53% |
| Median household income | $42,893 · lower than 77% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $25,056 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 12% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $164,000 · higher than 61% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $713 a month |
| Housing units | 3,257 |
| Households | 3,012 (2.33 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 51% / 49% |
| Land area | 89.74 sq mi (plus 0.85 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42127. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42127
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42160 | Park City, KY | 5.8 mi W | Standard |
| 42749 | Horse Cave, KY | 5.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 42152 | Hiseville, KY | 7.2 mi E | PO Box only |
| 42142 | Glasgow, KY | 8.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 42141 | Glasgow, KY | 9 mi S | Standard |
| 42163 | Rocky Hill, KY | 11.1 mi W | Standard |
| 42765 | Munfordville, KY | 12 mi N | Standard |
| 42746 | Hardyville, KY | 12.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 42154 | Knob Lick, KY | 14.2 mi E | Standard |
| 42171 | Smiths Grove, KY | 14.3 mi W | Standard |
| 42214 | Center, KY | 14.9 mi E | Standard |
| 42729 | Cub Run, KY | 15.6 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42127 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42127
123 MAIN ST
CAVE CITY KY 42127
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42127-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42127?
- 42127 is a Cave City, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42127 in?
- ZIP code 42127 is in Barren County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42127 in?
- 42127 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42127?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42127 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42127?
- About 7,030 people live in ZIP code 42127, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42127?
- The median household income in 42127 is $42,893 a year, lower than 77% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42127?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42127 are 42160 (Park City, 5.8 miles), 42749 (Horse Cave, 5.9 miles), 42152 (Hiseville, 7.2 miles) and 42142 (Glasgow, 8.6 miles).