ZIP code 42259
Where is ZIP code 42259?
Mammoth Cave, Kentucky
Edmonson County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 42259 belongs to Mammoth Cave, Kentucky in Edmonson County. 42259 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 1,090 people live in the 42259 area, where the median household income is $33,566. The closest ZIP codes are 42729 (Cub Run, 5.4 mi northeast), 42207 (Bee Spring, 6.2 mi west) and 42285 (Sweeden, 7.2 mi west).
| ZIP code | 42259 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Mammoth Cave |
| Also accepted | Mammoth Cave National Park, Ollie |
| State | Kentucky (KY) |
| County | Edmonson County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 270, 364 |
| Coordinates | 37.2802, -86.1688 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 422 |
Population and income in 42259
| Population | 1,090 · lower than 57% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 15 · lower than 95% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median age | 62 years · higher than 97% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 54% / 46% |
| Median household income | $33,566 · lower than 91% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $27,538 |
| Below the poverty line | 23% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 5.0% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $148,100 · higher than 51% of Kentucky ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,048 a month |
| Housing units | 1,075 |
| Households | 509 (1.94 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.0% |
| Land area | 72.76 sq mi (plus 1.8 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 42259. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 42259
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42729 | Cub Run, KY | 5.4 mi NE | Standard |
| 42207 | Bee Spring, KY | 6.2 mi W | Standard |
| 42285 | Sweeden, KY | 7.2 mi W | Standard |
| 42210 | Brownsville, KY | 7.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 42726 | Clarkson, KY | 10.8 mi N | Standard |
| 42275 | Roundhill, KY | 13.2 mi W | Standard |
| 42765 | Munfordville, KY | 13.7 mi E | Standard |
| 42160 | Park City, KY | 14.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 42163 | Rocky Hill, KY | 14.7 mi S | Standard |
| 42754 | Leitchfield, KY | 15.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 42171 | Smiths Grove, KY | 15.4 mi S | Standard |
| 42755 | Leitchfield, KY | 15.4 mi NW | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 42259 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 42259
123 MAIN ST
MAMMOTH CAVE KY 42259
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts MAMMOTH CAVE NATIONAL PARK and OLLIE as the city name for 42259. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (42259-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 42259?
- 42259 is a Mammoth Cave, Kentucky ZIP code. Mammoth Cave National Park and Ollie are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 42259 in?
- ZIP code 42259 is in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
- What time zone is ZIP code 42259 in?
- 42259 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 42259?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 42259 use area codes 270 and 364.
- What is the population of ZIP code 42259?
- About 1,090 people live in ZIP code 42259, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 42259?
- The median household income in 42259 is $33,566 a year, lower than 91% of Kentucky ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 42259?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 42259 are 42729 (Cub Run, 5.4 miles), 42207 (Bee Spring, 6.2 miles), 42285 (Sweeden, 7.2 miles) and 42210 (Brownsville, 7.9 miles).