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ZIP Code 42729
Cave City, KY, Hart County
Population
2,142
Land area
41sq mi
People per sq mi
52
City
Cave City
ZIP 42729 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 42729 at a glance
- ZIP 42729 (Cave City) is 55% less dense than Kentucky as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,706, 14% below the Kentucky median of $63,726.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $189,200 (8% below Kentucky).
Local data for ZIP 42729
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 42729, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,706
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$189,200
Homeownership
91.1%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
34.3
Average commute
36.3 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
23
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
64
$2.6M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.4M
88 loans
Campaign donations
$700
57% D, 0% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 42729, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 27°F
53.0 inches of rain a year
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 42729?
- ZIP code 42729 is in Cave City, KY (Hart County).
- What county is ZIP code 42729 in?
- ZIP code 42729 is mostly in Hart County, Kentucky.
- How many people live in ZIP code 42729?
- About 2,142 people live in the 42729 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.