ZIP code 42649
Where is ZIP code 42649?
Strunk, Kentucky
McCreary County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42649 belongs to Strunk, Kentucky in McCreary County. 42649 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 423 and 606. About 2,003 people live in the 42649 area, where the median household income is $38,382. The closest ZIP codes are 37892 (Winfield, 4.1 mi south), 42638 (Revelo, 4.4 mi northwest) and 42635 (Pine Knot, 4.6 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 42649 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Strunk |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | McCreary County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 423, 606 |
| Coordinates | 36.6191, -84.4308 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 426 |
Population and income in 42649
| Population | 2,003 · higher than 56% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 27 · lower than 81% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.3 years · lower than 75% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 46% / 54% |
| Median household income | $38,382 · lower than 84% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $15,592 |
| Below the poverty line | 35% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 13% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $98,200 · lower than 74% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $443 a month |
| Housing units | 939 |
| Households | 834 (2.4 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 77% / 24% |
| Land area | 73.49 sq mi (plus 0.35 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42649. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42649
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37892 | Winfield, TN | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 42638 | Revelo, KY | 4.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 42635 | Pine Knot, KY | 4.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 42653 | Whitley City, KY | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 42647 | Stearns, KY | 7.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 42631 | Marshes Siding, KY | 9 mi N | PO Box only |
| 37841 | Oneida, TN | 9.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 37847 | Pioneer, TN | 12.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 37755 | Helenwood, TN | 14.2 mi SW | Standard |
| 37819 | Newcomb, TN | 14.9 mi E | Standard |
| 42634 | Parkers Lake, KY | 14.9 mi N | Standard |
| 37756 | Huntsville, TN | 15.3 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42649 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42649
123 MAIN ST
STRUNK KY 42649
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42649-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42649?
- 42649 is a Strunk, Kentucky ZIP code.
- What county is 42649 in?
- ZIP code 42649 is in McCreary County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42649 in?
- 42649 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 42649?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42649 use area codes 423 and 606.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42649?
- About 2,003 people live in ZIP code 42649, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42649?
- The median household income in 42649 is $38,382 a year, lower than 84% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42649?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42649 are 37892 (Winfield, 4.1 miles), 42638 (Revelo, 4.4 miles), 42635 (Pine Knot, 4.6 miles) and 42653 (Whitley City, 7.4 miles).