ZIP code 42166
Where is ZIP code 42166?
Summer Shade, Kentucky
Metcalfe County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42166 belongs to Summer Shade, Kentucky in Metcalfe County. 42166 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 270 and 364. About 2,691 people live in the 42166 area, where the median household income is $49,783. The closest ZIP codes are 42124 (Beaumont, 3.8 mi east), 42130 (Eighty Eight, 4.1 mi northwest) and 42129 (Edmonton, 9.5 mi northeast).
| ZIP code | 42166 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Summer Shade |
| Also accepted | Willow Shade |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Metcalfe County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 36.8883, -85.7083 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 421 |
Population and income in 42166
| Population | 2,691 · higher than 64% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 38 · lower than 67% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 38.8 years · lower than 70% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 43% / 58% |
| Median household income | $49,783 · lower than 66% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,442 |
| Below the poverty line | 32% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 7.8% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $116,200 · lower than 65% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $902 a month |
| Housing units | 1,077 |
| Households | 980 (2.75 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 21% |
| Land area | 70.55 sq mi (plus 0.2 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42166. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42166
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42124 | Beaumont, KY | 3.8 mi E | Standard |
| 42130 | Eighty Eight, KY | 4.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 42129 | Edmonton, KY | 9.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 42157 | Mount Hermon, KY | 10.1 mi SW | Standard |
| 42167 | Tompkinsville, KY | 11.4 mi S | Standard |
| 42154 | Knob Lick, KY | 11.6 mi N | Standard |
| 42759 | Marrowbone, KY | 12.1 mi E | PO Box only |
| 42131 | Etoile, KY | 12.7 mi SW | Standard |
| 42142 | Glasgow, KY | 13.5 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 42141 | Glasgow, KY | 13.7 mi NW | Standard |
| 42152 | Hiseville, KY | 15.7 mi N | PO Box only |
| 42123 | Austin, KY | 16.2 mi W | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42166 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42166
123 MAIN ST
SUMMER SHADE KY 42166
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts WILLOW SHADE as the city name for 42166. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42166-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42166?
- 42166 is a Summer Shade, Kentucky ZIP code. Willow Shade is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 42166 in?
- ZIP code 42166 is in Metcalfe County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42166 in?
- 42166 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42166?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42166 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42166?
- About 2,691 people live in ZIP code 42166, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42166?
- The median household income in 42166 is $49,783 a year, lower than 66% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42166?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42166 are 42124 (Beaumont, 3.8 miles), 42130 (Eighty Eight, 4.1 miles), 42129 (Edmonton, 9.5 miles) and 42157 (Mount Hermon, 10.1 miles).