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ZIP Code 42252, Kentucky

ZIP Code 42252 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

ZCTA5 42252 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Butler County, Kentucky. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 53. The land area covers 2.86 sq mi. [1]

Demographics & Population

Demographic Metric Estimate / Count Margin of Error Survey Period / Source
Total Population 53 ±57 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Median Age 40.6 yrs ±19.8 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 14 ±15 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).

Housing & Real Estate Profile

Housing Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Total Housing Units 14 ±15
Occupied Housing Units 14 ±15
Vacant Housing Units 0 ±13
Median Home Value Suppressed —
Median Gross Rent Suppressed —
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Economy & Workforce

Economic Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Median Household Income Suppressed —
Per Capita Income $28,675 ±$26,421
Poverty Rate 47.2% ±45.2%
Population Below Poverty Level 25 ±36
Unemployment Rate 0% ±61.9%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 21 ±22
Broadband Internet Rate 100% ±0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Local Government & Public Administration

Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
Government Unit Unit Type Jurisdiction Role Contact / Address
COUNTY OF BUTLER
GUS Population: 12,551 (2024)
ID: 127548
County Official County Government
Contact: JUDGE EXECUTIVE
PO BOX 626, MORGANTOWN KY 42261-0626

Education

Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025) External reference via K12Guides
Institution Type Grades Location
Regular School Nearby PK-06 Bowling Green, KY
Career and Technical School Nearby 08-12 Morgantown, KY
Regular School Nearby PK Morgantown, KY
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Morgantown, KY
Alternative School Nearby 06-12 Morgantown, KY
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Morgantown, KY
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Caneyville, KY
Regular School Nearby 05-06 Brownsville, KY
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Brownsville, KY
Regular School Nearby 07-08 Brownsville, KY
Source: k12guides.com.

Community Facilities & Infrastructure

Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
Facility Name Category Relationship Address / Location Contact
Southcentral Kentucky Community and Technical College
College 17.1 mi away 1845 Loop Dr, Bowling Green, KY, 42101-3601
2709011000
BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 10.2 mi away 116 WEST OHIO STREET, MORGANTOWN, KY, 42261
(270) 526-4722
Western Kentucky University
College 17.2 mi away 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, KY, 42101-1000
2707450111
BUTLER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 10.2 mi away 116 WEST OHIO STREET, MORGANTOWN, KY, 42261
(270) 526-4722
PJ's College of Cosmetology-Bowling Green
College Vocational 17.6 mi away 1901 Russellville Road, Bowling Green, KY, 42101
3178468999320
CANEYVILLE SATELLITE BRANCH
Library 13.3 mi away 202 E MAPLE STREET, CANEYVILLE, KY, 42721
(270) 259-5455
Ross Medical Education Center-Bowling Green
College Vocational 18.7 mi away 1724 Rockingham Ave, Suite 102, Bowling Green, KY, 42104-5840
2707962052
EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library 13.6 mi away 280 FERGUSON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, KY, 42210
(270) 597-2146
Regina Webb Academy
College Vocational 19.7 mi away 2425 Scottsville Road Suite 116, Bowling Green, KY, 42104-4457
2708429322
EDMONSON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
Library 13.6 mi away 280 FERGUSON STREET, BROWNSVILLE, KY, 42210
(270) 597-2146
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.

Climate & Weather Observations

NOAA Monthly Climate Normals

Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at NOLIN RVR LAKE, KY US, located 14.1 miles from ZCTA5 42252. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Mean (°F) Precip (in) Snow (in)
January 45.9° 24.1° 35.0° 4.07" 1.6"
February 50.5° 25.9° 38.2° 4.34" 2.2"
March 59.7° 33.0° 46.3° 4.95" 0.4"
April 70.9° 41.9° 56.4° 5.14" 0.0"
May 79.4° 52.1° 65.8° 5.61" 0.0"
June 87.6° 60.5° 74.0° 4.88" 0.0"
July 90.9° 64.4° 77.7° 4.58" 0.0"
August 90.7° 62.5° 76.6° 3.50" 0.0"
September 84.5° 55.6° 70.0° 3.85" 0.0"
October 73.0° 44.1° 58.6° 3.91" 0.0"
November 60.4° 34.0° 47.2° 3.97" 0.0"
December 49.9° 27.6° 38.8° 5.06" 0.5"
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).

Local Weather Forecast

Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles) Proximity discovery
Community Name Classification Distance Population
Woodbury city City 8.2 mi —
Morgantown city City 11.1 mi —
Brownsville city City 13.1 mi —
Caneyville city City 13.2 mi —
Plum Springs city City 15.9 mi —
Bowling Green city City 18.0 mi —

Sources & Data Provenance

  1. Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 42252. • Official Source Dataset →
  2. Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
  3. Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
  4. Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.