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ZIP Code 42078
Salem, KY, Livingston County
Population
1,702
Land area
88.7sq mi
People per sq mi
19
City
Salem
ZIP 42078 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42078 at a glance
- ZIP 42078 (Salem) is 83% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $56,397 a year, 12% less than the Kentucky figure of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,300 (59% below Kentucky) and median rent is $669 a month.
Local data for ZIP 42078
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42078, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,397
Poverty rate
17.6%
Median home value
$85,300
Median rent
$669/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.1%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
29.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
32
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
637
$39.5M annual payroll
PPP loans
$3.7M
91 loans
Campaign donations
$1,256
44% D, 7% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42078, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
680
Countywide, mostly dense fog
Flood insurance policies
53
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 26°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42078?
- ZIP code 42078 is in Salem, KY (Livingston County).
- What county is ZIP code 42078 in?
- ZIP code 42078 is mostly in Livingston County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42078?
- About 1,702 people live in the 42078 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.