| City: | Hestand, Kentucky |
| Counties: | Monroe County[Primary] Metcalfe County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:42:36 PM |
| Population: | 575 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 270 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 36.6521, -85.5673 |
| Land Area: | 28.37 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 42151 has 575 residents and 113 households (average 5.09 persons per household). The median age is 20.8 years, significantly younger than the state (39.4) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the national male share (49.1%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (97.9%, much higher than the state average of 82.4% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.7%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 575Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 251Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 473Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 20.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 113Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 5.09Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.69Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 126 | 197 | 172 | 309 | 324 | 321 | 235 | 240 | 82 | 94 | 151 | 183 | 251 |
| Decennial Census | 275 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 575 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.8
Male Median Age: 17.6
Female Median Age: 28.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 63 | 26 | 31 | 46 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 19 | 5 | 21 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 61 | 13 | 25 | 20 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 12 | 7 | 28 | 13 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 124 | 39 | 56 | 66 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 22 | 38 | 17 | 28 | 35 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 4 |
| White: | 563 | 96.90% |
| Black: | 2 | 0.34% |
| Hispanic:* | 10 | 1.72% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.03% |
| Total: | 581 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 297 | 51.65% | 17.6 years |
| Females: | 278 | 48.35% | 28.6 years |
| Total: | 575 | 100% | 20.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 251 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 251 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 251 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,417), is down $26,429 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($45,769), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 84.6%, which is far greater than the state rate (59.6%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (59.1%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,429 | $26,012 | $62,750 | $22,361 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $110,132 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $27,143 | $27,262 | $62,929 | $28,393 | $0 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $2,499 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $28,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 176 | 84.62% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 32 | 15.38% |
| Total: | 208 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 104 | 59.09% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 18 | 10.23% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 7 | 3.98% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 47 | 26.70% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 176 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($192,300), is down $20,600 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($933), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 90.60% (34.91% with a mortgage, 65.09% free-and-clear) and renters 9.40% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.61%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.43%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $20,600 | $22,800 | $23,300 | $40,200 | $43,900 | $46,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $140,500 | $0 | $147,000 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 11 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 11 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 37 | 31.62% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 69 | 58.97% |
| Renter Occupied: | 11 | 9.40% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 117 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 117 | 82.39% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 25 | 17.61% |
| Total Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 84 | 59.15% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 58 | 40.85% |
| Total Housing Units: | 142 | 100% |
In 2023, 31.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (27.00%). High school or higher is 95.40%, which is on par with the state rate (88.50%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 7 | 4.64% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 79 | 52.32% |
| Some college, no degree: | 18 | 11.92% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6 | 3.97% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 41 | 27.15% |
| Total: | 151 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 144 | 95.36% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 47 | 31.13% |
| Private Insurance: | 200 | 63.49% |
| Public Insurance: | 115 | 36.51% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 315 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 315 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 18.3% | 0.0% | 40.5% | 44.2% | 55.7% | 58.6% | 58.7% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 26 | 100.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 26 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 26 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 42151 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 3 business establishments, employing about 8 people with an annual payroll of $150,000. USPS data shows 93 residential mailboxes and 0 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 93Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 93Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 93Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 3Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $46,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $150,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 8Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 42151 is located in Monroe County, Kentucky, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Kentucky's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 42151. It covers 28.37 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.034 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 28.37 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.034 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 12079.5 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 42151 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on November 1, 2025.